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EU Threatens to Cut €1.6 Billion Aid to Serbia Over Reforms

2/13/2026

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The European Union may suspend a 1.6 billion euro allocation to Serbia after reforms seen as consolidating President Aleksandar Vucic's power.
Marta Kos, the European Union enlargement commissioner, says the changes undermine the rule of law and hinder EU integration.
The reforms limit chief public prosecutors' authority and increase court presidents' powers.
Serbia has sought the Venice Commission's opinion and expects revisions based on its recommendations.

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The European Union may suspend a 1.6 billion euro allocation to Serbia after reforms seen as consolidating President Aleksandar Vucic's power.
Marta Kos, the European Union enlargement commissioner, says the changes undermine the rule of law and hinder EU integration.
The reforms limit chief public prosecutors' authority and increase court presidents' powers.
Serbia has sought the Venice Commission's opinion and expects revisions based on its recommendations.