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EU Considers Suspending €1.5 Billion in Serbian Funding

4/10/2026

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The Commission could suspend up to €1.5 billion in funding to Serbia over concerns about democratic backsliding and Russia ties.
The Commission reviews Serbia’s compliance with funding conditions amid criticisms of judicial reforms and media crackdowns.
Serbia’s Ambassador Danijel Apostolovic says Serbia expects to avoid suspension and will align with Venice Commission recommendations.
The EU pressures foreign-policy alignment following the scathing report on Serbia’s progress and violence during local elections.

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The Commission could suspend up to €1.5 billion in funding to Serbia over concerns about democratic backsliding and Russia ties.
The Commission reviews Serbia’s compliance with funding conditions amid criticisms of judicial reforms and media crackdowns.
Serbia’s Ambassador Danijel Apostolovic says Serbia expects to avoid suspension and will align with Venice Commission recommendations.
The EU pressures foreign-policy alignment following the scathing report on Serbia’s progress and violence during local elections.