The European Union has warned that it may suspend a €1.6 billion financial package allocated to Serbia due to newly adopted justice laws that, according to Brussels, undermine the rule of law.
The EU Commissioner for Enlargement, Marta Kos, stated that the recent amendments weaken confidence in Belgrade’s commitment to reforms, putting at risk funding under the EU’s Growth Plan for the Western Balkans.
The judicial reforms have also faced criticism domestically. Opponents argue that the changes strengthen the authority of President Aleksandar Vučić and may compromise the independence of the judiciary.
The warning underscores the EU’s continued emphasis on rule of law standards as a key condition for financial assistance and further progress in the enlargement process.
