Building on the progress made since the Committee’s first meeting, participants reviewed the overall progress in the implementation of the Facility and the Reform Agenda, including progress across all priority public policy areas.
The discussion focused on reforms in the areas of the business environment and private sector development, energy and the green transition, digital transformation, human capital and fundamental values, including the rule of law and fundamental rights.
The Committee also reviewed the Annual Report on the Reform and Growth Facility and was informed of the European Commission’s ongoing assessment process.
In this context, the discussions reaffirmed the continuation of the structured dialogue between Serbia’s institutions and the European Commission on the implementation of reform goals and the fulfilment of reform steps envisaged under the Facility.
Participants discussed the functioning of internal coordination and monitoring structures, highlighting the importance of effective inter-institutional coordination, timely reporting and high-quality mechanisms for implementing reforms.
The role of the Committee as a key platform for the joint monitoring of the implementation of the Reform Agenda was also reaffirmed – as such, the Committee ensures transparency and brings together Serbia’s institutions, the European Commission, civil society organisations, EU Member States, international financial institutions and other key stakeholders for a structured exchange of views on the progress achieved.
In this context, civil society representatives actively participated in the discussions.
The exchange of views highlighted the importance of transparency, accountability and continuous communication with citizens regarding the concrete benefits and progress delivered by the reforms.
The second meeting of the Monitoring Committee reaffirmed the commitment of all stakeholders to accelerating the implementation of reforms, further strengthening coordination and transparency, and effectively achieving reform goals, the statement said.