A delegation of Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) is visiting Belgrade this week to meet with a range of societal actors and discuss Serbia’s progress in the EU accession process, with particular attention to issues highlighted in two European Parliament (EP) resolutions from 2025.
The delegation, led by Portuguese MEP Marta Temido, includes nine members of the EP Foreign Affairs Committee (AFET). They are meeting separately with government representatives, parliamentary parties, media, civil society organizations, academic institutions, and students to discuss necessary reforms for Serbia’s EU integration.
Key topics will include findings from the May 7, 2025 EP resolution on the European Commission’s reports on Serbia for 2023 and 2024, as well as the October 22, 2025 EP resolution addressing political polarization and repression following the tragic collapse of a canopy in Novi Sad, which killed 16 people.
The delegation represents a broad spectrum of political groups: three members from the European People’s Party (EPP), two from the Socialists and Democrats, and one each from the Greens, the liberal Renew Europe, the European Conservatives and Reformists, and the far-right Europe of Sovereign Nations.
According to the October 2025 resolution, MEPs were mandated to investigate the role of corruption in lowering safety standards, examine the state’s involvement in escalating repression, and assess violations of citizens’ rights to peaceful protest. The resolution also condemned politically motivated pardons, the establishment of the pro-government “Ćacilend” tent camp in front of the Serbian presidency, and attacks on independent media.
MEPs have urged Serbian authorities to ensure media freedom, curb incendiary rhetoric by officials, and maintain transparency and accountability in governance, especially concerning environmental and infrastructure projects.
The May 2025 resolution further emphasized that, despite some progress, Serbia must continue reforms in the rule of law, anti-corruption measures, internal political dialogue, full alignment with EU foreign policy, and normalization of relations with Kosovo to advance toward membership.
The EU Parliament delegation will remain in Belgrade from January 22 to 24, concluding their visit with a press conference. A detailed report is expected following the trip, although its scope and impact are yet to be determined.
