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EPP Reviews Serbia's SNS Membership Amid Rising Tensions

9/9/2025

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The European People's Party (EPP) is reviewing Serbia's Progressive Party (SNS) membership due to rising tensions.
EPP President Manfred Weber highlighted the party's awareness of the situation in Serbia.
SNS has been an associate member since 2016, despite concerns over undemocratic practices.
Opinions within the EPP are divided as the review process unfolds.
Possible outcomes include confirmation, expulsion, or suspension of SNS membership.

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Story summary

The European People's Party (EPP) is reviewing Serbia's Progressive Party (SNS) membership due to rising tensions.
EPP President Manfred Weber highlighted the party's awareness of the situation in Serbia.
SNS has been an associate member since 2016, despite concerns over undemocratic practices.
Opinions within the EPP are divided as the review process unfolds.
Possible outcomes include confirmation, expulsion, or suspension of SNS membership.