**EU Welcomes New Serbian Government, Urges Commitment to EU Path**
The European Union has welcomed the formation of the new Serbian government and is hoping that it will quickly take necessary steps to maintain Serbia’s path towards EU membership. This was stated by EC spokesperson Guillaume Mercier in an interview with N1.
According to Mercier, the EU expects Serbia to make credible and tangible progress on key reforms, particularly in the areas of rule of law, media freedom, fight against corruption, electoral reform, and democratic institutions. The EU has also emphasized the importance of Serbia aligning itself with EU Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP) positions.
The EC spokesperson stressed that the EU accession process requires an intense effort from all levels of society in Serbia. “It needs to be an inclusive national project owned by everyone,” Mercier said, adding that it is a matter of utmost priority for the EU to support Serbia in advancing on its EU path.
**Serbia’s Path to EU Membership**
The new Serbian government was voted into office on Wednesday, and Prime Minister Djuro Macut officially took over on Thursday. The EU’s statement comes as Serbia seeks to strengthen its ties with the European Union. The country has been a candidate for EU membership since 2009, but progress has been slow due to various challenges.
**Key Reforms Ahead**
The EU has identified several key areas where Serbia needs to make significant reforms before it can advance on its EU path. These include:
* Rule of law: strengthening institutions and ensuring that the judiciary is independent
* Media freedom: protecting journalists and ensuring a free press
* Fight against corruption: tackling corruption at all levels of society
* Electoral reform: improving the electoral process and increasing transparency
* Democratic institutions: strengthening democratic institutions and ensuring citizen participation
The EU has emphasized that it will support Serbia in its efforts to make these reforms, but it is up to the country itself to demonstrate its commitment to joining the European Union.
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