politics
March 30, 2026
Jovanović: Picula's role has turned into biased and politically motivated action
State Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Nevena Jovanović assessed that the continuous statements of European Parliament Rapporteur Tonino Picula, which were followed by comments on local elections in Serbia, indicate that his role has fundamentally moved beyond institutional frameworks and has escalated into biased and politically motivated action, contrary to his mandate.
TL;DR
- Serbia's State Secretary Nevena Jovanović accuses EU Rapporteur Tonino Picula of exceeding his mandate.
- Jovanović states Picula's role has become biased and politically motivated, deviating from institutional responsibilities.
- Picula's comments on Serbia's local elections are criticized for allegedly ignoring incidents against ruling party supporters.
- The State Secretary emphasizes that an EU rapporteur should maintain objectivity, impartiality, and professional distance.
- Jovanović argues that a rapporteur should not act as a political actor in candidate countries' internal affairs or promote one-sided views.
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