Germany: Criminal network smuggling Syrian migrants via Balkan route dismantled
Eurojust and Europol have assisted the German authorities with the coordinated takedown of a smuggling network, which was illegally transporting…
Bosnia and Herzegovina: UN Security Council renews mandate of EU-led Stabilization Force
The UN Security Council extended until 2 November 2025 the authorization to establish a European Union-led stabilization force in Bosnia and…
EU Commission adopts 2024 Enlargement Package: Main points and reactions
Today, the EU Commission has adopted its annual Enlargement Package, providing a detailed assessment of the state of play and…
Western Balkans: President von der Leyen underlines commitment to the region
Last Saturday, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen concluded a four-day trip to the Western Balkans. Travelling to the six capitals, she…
Serbia: Statement by President von der Leyen with Serbian President Vučić
"We open the door of the European Single Market in specific sectors to Serbian companies. In return, we need some…
Online investment scam: Support to German-led action to halt at least €300 million
A large-scale online investment scam has been dismantled with support of Eurojust. The perpetrators allegedly ran a fraud scheme that…
Albania, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia: EU Commission approves Reform Agendas
In their ambitious Reform Agendas, the five governments commit to socio-economic and fundamental reforms to spur growth and convergence with…
Western Balkans: EU Commission President von der Leyen starts four-day trip
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen starts a four-day trip to the Western Balkans on Wednesday, where she will meet…
Eurojust: Drug investigators seize more than six million illegally exported pills
A criminal group that had set up an international smuggling route for prescription pills was taken down during a large-scale…
Serbia: IMF Staff reaches staff-level agreement on arrangement review and follow-up
The Serbian authorities and IMF staff reached an agreement on the fourth and final review under the Stand-By Arrangement (SBA)…
Main results and statements of the Berlin Process Summit
In the face of geopolitical uncertainties and Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, the Berlin Process participants reaffirmed the key…
ECDC alert: West Nile virus season in full swing in Europe
In 2024 and as of 31 July 2024, eight countries in Europe reported 69 locally acquired human cases of WNV infection. Cases were…
Serbia: EU signs value chain MoU for raw materials, batteries, and EVs (updated)
Today, the EU and the Republic of Serbia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) launching a Strategic Partnership on sustainable raw…
Serbia: Hungary to open new chapters in accession negotiations
Hungary will hold inter-governmental talks with all five Western Balkans membership candidates as part of its bid to speed up…
Frontex: EU signs migration and border management agreement with Serbia
The agreement is a deliverable of the EU Action Plan on the Western Balkans presented by the Commission in December 2022. Reinforcing…
Frontex cooperation: EU Council gives green light to agreement with Serbia
The agreement will allow the EU and Serbia to organise joint operations involving Frontex and the Serbian border guards. It…
Eurojust assists with taking down of drug trafficking ring in Greece
Ten suspects were arrested in Serbia, Greece and Spain for the murders, which took place in 2020. Eurojust also supported…
EESC: 17th meeting of the EU-Serbia Joint Consultative Committee
05/04/2024 Rue Belliard 99, Brussels, Belgium Western Balkans Serbia The EU-Serbia Joint Consultative Committee (JCC)...
Serbia-Bulgaria railway project on Corridor Xc launched
Construction work has begun on the Niš-Dimitrovgrad railway section near the Serbian city of Pirot. The project involves the reconstruction…
Serbia: IMF staff agreement on 3rd review under the Stand-By Arrangement
The Serbian economy has been preforming well under the IMF-supported program, despite the challenging global and regional environment. Macroeconomic outcomes…
S&Ds call for expert mission to assess and address systemic rule of law issues in Serbia
Following the Serbian elections, which were marred by reports of widespread and systematic fraud, the Socialists and Democrats in the…
Serbia: Joint Statement by EU HRVP Borrell and Commissioner Várhelyi on the parliamentary elections
We take note of the preliminary findings and conclusions of the international observers from the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions…
EU Council approves enlargement conclusions
The EU Council has approved conclusions on enlargement for the six Western Balkans partners, Türkiye and – for the first…
EU Commission adopts 2023 Enlargement package
Today, the European Commission adopted the 2023 Enlargement Package, providing a detailed assessment of the state of play and the…
UK emphasizes vital Kosovo-Serbia relations normalization at UN Security Council
The United Kingdom is a long-standing supporter of Kosovo as an independent and sovereign state. We welcome the Government’s continued…
MEPs: Serbia and Kosovo must work to de-escalate the situation in northern Kosovo
MEPs say the Serbian Government is pursuing a very dangerous policy with regard to Kosovo and its Western partners, in…
Swiss President Berset receives Kosovo PM Kurti
The president stressed Switzerland's support for the normalisation process and called for the implementation of the agreements negotiated in Brussels…
Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue: EU HR on expectations from Serbia and Kosovo*
Following the High-Level meeting of the Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue on 14 September in Brussels, the EU expresses its concern over the…
The absence of commitment – Press remarks by EU HRVP Borrell on Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue
The two Parties started from opposite ends. Prime Minister Kurti wanted political aspects of normalisation first, while Serbia wants to…
Europol: 62 transcontinental migrant smugglers arrested
Law enforcement from five countries have disrupted an intercontinental criminal network smuggling migrants from Cuba to the European Union. The…
NATO Secretary General meets with the President of Serbia
On Wednesday 19 July 2023, the NATO Secretary General, Mr. Jens Stoltenberg, will meet with...
Eurojust helps dismantle network that smuggled hundreds of migrants to Germany
7 June 2023|PRESS RELEASE Eurojust and Europol have assisted judicial and law enforcement authorities in...
Europol: Joint raids on the Balkan route see migrant smugglers halted
The operation, facilitated by Eurojust at the judicial level, as well as by the Southeast European Law Enforcement Center (SELEC),…
Agenda of the European Political Community summit, 1 June 2023
Agenda highlights The second meeting of the European Political Community will bring together leaders from across...
EU HRVP Borrell met Foreign Minister of the UAE
Brussels, 17 May 2023 High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell met Foreign Minister of the United Arab...
Western Balkans: Opening remarks by EU HRVP Borrell at the firearms control conference
Brussels, 16 May 2023 Check against delivery! Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, Dear partners from the...
Western Balkans: Eurojust launches new project to enhance judicial cooperation
The Hague, 15 May 2023 Available in: Albanian Bosnian Macedonian Serbian The Western Balkans Criminal...
UN Security Council: Bosnia and Herzegovina
New York, 10 May 2023 Note: A full summary of today’s Security Council meeting will...
Serbia: French minister Colonna meets with her Serbian counterpart
Paris, 21 April 2023 Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Catherine Colonna met with Ivica...
EU Commissioner Gabriel visits Serbia to discuss education, research, culture and youth
Brussels, 19 April 2023 Today, Mariya Gabriel, Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth, is...
Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue: Joint Monitoring Committee in line with Ohrid commitments
Brussels, 18 April 2023 The EU, as the Facilitator of the Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue, together with...
Media advisory – High Level meeting of Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue in Ohrid
Brussels, 17 March 2023 On Saturday 18 March, High Representative/Vice President Josep Borrell will convene...
EU Commissioner Johansson visits Serbia to strengthen migration and border management cooperation
Brussels, 15 March 2023 Tomorrow, Commissioner for Home Affairs, Ylva Johansson, will visit Serbia to discuss...
French Government on Serbia – Kosovo Agreement
Paris, 1 March 2023 Following yesterday’s meeting in Brussels hosted by EU High Representative for...
Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue: High-level meeting in Brussels on Monday
Brussels, 22 February 2023 On Monday, 27 February High Representative/Vice President Josep Borrell will convene...
Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue: EU HR Borrell will meet with President Vučić and PM Kurti
Brussels, 17 February 2023 On Monday, 27 February High Representative/Vice President Josep Borrell will convene a High-level Meeting of...
Serbia: EU HRVP Borrell met with the First Deputy PM and Foreign Minister Dačić
Brussels, 24 January 2023 High Representative/Vice President Josep Borrell met with the First Deputy Prime...
Foreign Affairs Council: Press remarks by EU HR Borrell upon arrival
Brussels, 12 December 2022 Check against delivery! We are going to have a meeting with...
Belgrade-Pristina dialogue: Press statement by EU HRVP Borrell after high-level meeting
Brussels, 21 November 2022 Check against delivery! Today, since 8:00 in the morning – it...
Frontex cooperation: EU Council authorises the opening of negotiations with four Western Balkans partners
Brussels, 18 November 2022 The Council today decided to authorise the opening of negotiations with...