economy

March 3, 2026

Macut with EU Ambassador: Urgently Resolve the Issue of Serbian Drivers' Stay in Schengen

Prime Minister of the Republic of Serbia Prof. Đuro Macut spoke today with the Ambassador of the European Union to Serbia, Andreas von Beckerath, about the issue of limiting the stay of professional drivers in the Schengen area, a problem faced by drivers from Serbia in their daily work.

Macut with EU Ambassador: Urgently Resolve the Issue of Serbian Drivers' Stay in Schengen

TL;DR

  • Serbian Prime Minister Đuro Macut met with EU Ambassador Andreas von Beckerath to address restrictions on professional drivers' stay in the Schengen area.
  • The limitations pose a challenge to drivers from Serbia and impact trade and investment.
  • A swift solution is needed to preserve the competitiveness and efficiency of transport.
  • Serbia will continue to participate in a working group, comprising representatives from the European Commission and Western Balkan countries, to find sustainable solutions and adapt to EU standards.
  • Discussions included modalities for the new Entry-Exit System (EES) and finding more flexible stay regimes for professional drivers.
  • The meeting was attended by the Minister of Internal and Foreign Trade, Jagoda Lazarević, and representatives from the Ministry of European Integration and transporter associations.

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