politics
March 30, 2026
Apostolović: All actors in the accession negotiation process will bear responsibility for reforms
A meeting of the Operational Team for Serbia's Accession to the European Union was held today in the Government of Serbia, and the head of this team and chief negotiator Danijel Apostolović emphasized that all actors in the accession negotiation process must bear their share of responsibility for achieving results and implementing key reforms, which, as he said, will be monitored more intensively and regularly.
TL;DR
- All actors in Serbia's EU accession negotiation process must share responsibility for achieving results and implementing key reforms.
- The Operational Team reviewed the status of each negotiation chapter, key activities, and potential challenges.
- Ana Brnabić reported on implementing ODIHR recommendations, while Siniša Mali provided an update on chapters within his competence.
- The need to implement all obligations from the Reform Agenda within the EU's Growth Plan for the Western Balkans was highlighted, as it impacts significant fund disbursements.
- Minister Mali focused on meeting criteria for opening Cluster 2 (Internal Market), especially legislative activities for Chapter 8 (Competition).
- Minister Vujić and General Secretary Odalović informed about steps for Chapters 23 and 24, aligning with European Commission plans.
- Discussions also covered implementing the Reform Agenda, preparations for the 'U roof-u kao kod kuće' regime, and administrative capacities for European integration.
- The next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 6, via video conference.
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