Russian media report Marta Kos's statement that the EU has currently suspended all payments to Serbia from the Growth Plan
The European Union has suspended all funding to Serbia due to its policy in the judicial system, stated European Commissioner for EU Enlargement Marta Kos, as reported by Russian media.
TL;DR
- EU has suspended all funding to Serbia.
- Reason for suspension: policy in the judicial system and geopolitical orientation.
- Serbia has been an EU candidate for over 10 years and is seen as regressing in areas like democracy and media freedom.
- The EU requires 100% alignment with its foreign and security policy for membership, meaning Serbia cannot be on two chairs.
- Payments under the Growth Plan are stopped until the judicial system issues are rectified.
- EU wants to help Serbia but requires action from the country.
- Marta Kos made the statement at a conference in Freiburg.