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Government remains fully committed to European integration

Belgrade, 25 November 2022

Prime Minister Ana Brnabic pointed out today that the government of Serbia remains fully committed to European integration, stressing that this is what is in the greatest interest of our citizens and the economy.

After the meeting with Head of the EU Delegation to Serbia Emanuele Giaufret and the ambassadors of the European Union member states, which was held in the Palace of Serbia, Brnabic stated that three basic topics were discussed today.

As she explained, the topics on the agenda included the dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina and the alignment of Serbia's foreign policy with the EU and about reforms, the most important of which is in the area of the rule of law.

She emphasised that the agreement reached regarding licence plates provides additional time for peace and stability, adding that Serbia is determined to continue the dialogue and talks.

Peace is the most important thing, and we will continue to advocate for dialogue and talks in order to preserve peace and stability, the Prime Minister pointed out, and when it comes to compliance with the EU's foreign policy, she noted that this topic is always complex.

We have some disagreements, but also a good conversation about it, an exchange of arguments and, for now, quite an understanding. Serbia will continue to gradually harmonize and promote European values, she said.

We are committed to membership in the European Union and we think that it is the best place for our citizens and economy, the Prime Minister noted.

Brnabic said that the laws should be implemented in accordance with the amendment of the Constitution by the end of the first quarter of next year.

The Prime Minister said that media freedom and the full implementation of the Media Strategy and all media laws are important topics, noting that they will work on this together with media associations and that she expects it to be completed as soon as possible, i.e., by the end of the first quarter of 2023.

Today there was talk about the fight against corruption and the implementation of GRECO recommendations. We will try to ensure full transparency and to repeat what we did, to implement all GRECO recommendations, she stated.

Giaufret assessed that the main message of today's meeting is that Serbia and the Union are on the same page when it comes to aspirations for our country to become a full member of the EU and that this is a common interest, adding that Serbia's progress depends exclusively on progress in reforms in the rule of law and in dialogue with Pristina.

He noted that at the meeting the ambassadors received the latest information on constitutional reforms and talks with the Venice Commission, noting that Serbia must implement those reforms by the deadline.

According to him, the Union appreciates the constructive role of Serbia and its president when it comes to the dialogue with Pristina.

When it comes to harmonising Serbia's foreign policy with the EU, and in light of the events in Ukraine, Giaufret pointed out that the Union is counting on Serbia to be with it during these difficult times for the European continent.