Serbia faces with the "ultimatum": It is demanded, otherwise...
In addition to the known conditions related to the rule of law and the normalization of relations with Pristina, the report emphasizes that compliance with EU foreign policy, including sanctions against Russia, will determine the further course of accession negotiations, according to RTS.
The text of 40 amendments agreed upon by the leading political groups, especially emphasizes the need for harmonization of Serbia with the EU's position towards the war in Ukraine, the area of rule of law, fight against corruption and media freedoms.
The European Parliament states that it supports Serbia's membership in the EU, adding that it depends on the political will of the Serbian authorities and readiness for "irreversible reforms, primarily in the rule of law".
In a number of amendments on relations with Russia, which significantly expanded the initial text of the rapporteur Vladimr Bilk, MEPs called for "urgent sanctions", expressing concern that Serbia was "among the few European countries that did not comply with the EU position", and that it ranks last in the region in terms of compliance.
"We advocate that new negotiating chapters be opened only when Serbia takes the necessary measures in that regard, including the area of the rule of law," the report said.
The parliament "regrets the continuous flights between Belgrade and Moscow" at a time when EU airspace is closed to flights from Russia, and calls on Serbia to "consider its economic cooperation with Russia".
The EP calls on Serbia to suspend military cooperation with Russia
The European Parliament calls on Serbia to suspend military cooperation with Russia, including projects such as the Russian Humanitarian Center in Nis.
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