economy
March 6, 2026
Čadež: Austria seeks solution for the status of professional drivers from Serbia in the EU
The Austrian government and the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber support finding an acceptable solution to the problem faced by professional truck drivers from Serbia and the region when entering and staying in European Union countries, said the President of the Chamber of Commerce of Serbia (PKS) Marko Čadež after meetings in Vienna with representatives of Austrian institutions and economy.
TL;DR
- Austria supports finding a solution for professional truck drivers from Serbia and the region regarding EU entry and stay.
- The 90/180 Schengen rule has been identified as a key issue impacting transport companies and drivers.
- Croatia's proposed amendment to its Foreigners Act, introducing a one-year visa for regional drivers, was mentioned as a positive example.
- Discussions included long-standing cooperation between the Serbian and Austrian Chambers of Commerce, focusing on modernization, digitalization, AI, and robotization.
- Other topics discussed were energy, infrastructure development, and green technologies.
- Future joint projects and preparations for EXPO 2027 in Belgrade, with expected Austrian company participation, were also on the agenda.
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