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The Government of the Republic of Serbia

In the service of citizens

Presenting benefits of European integration process to citizens of Serbia necessary

Belgrade/Strasbourg, 23 November 2022

Minister for European Integration Tanja Miscevic stated that yesterday in Strasbourg she spoke with EU Enlargement Commissioner Oliver Varhelyi about the most important elements of progress that Serbia needs to show in the process of European integration.

In a statement for the Tanjug agency, Miscevic stated that she also spoke with the European Commissioner about the need to show Serbian citizens the benefits of the European integration process for everyday life.

She pointed out that one of the excellent examples is emergency aid in energy in the amount of €65 million intended for citizens and small and medium-sized enterprises, adding that it is a big and important thing that speaks of the benefit of EU approximation.

The Minister pointed out that she also spoke with representatives of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, and that on 21 November, she met with EU Commissioner for Internal Affairs Ylva Johansson, representatives of the foreign policy service and representatives of all EU member states in Brussels.

She discussed with Johansson cooperation in preventing migratory flows, as well as the implementation of obligations from the chapters related to justice, security and the fight against organised crime.

Harmonisation with the EU's foreign policy decisions and other elements of the Union's foreign policy, such as participation in the Union's military and civilian missions, were also on the agenda.

She also pointed out that harmonising foreign policy positions is one of the most important priorities for defining the direction in determining our relations with the EU.

The Minister announced that today in Strasbourg she will continue discussions in the Parliamentary Committee for Stabilization and Association – a joint committee of representatives of the Parliament of Serbia and the European Parliament.