European Parliament's final report on Serbia is harsher than draft

The European Parliament's Committee on Foreign Affairs has adopted a final report on Serbia, which sharpens its criticism compared to the initial draft. The report concludes that Serbia's accession process to the European Union is significantly stalled, citing a lack of progress on reforms, human rights violations, and a general failure to implement necessary changes.

Jovana Spremo from the Committee for Human Rights will discuss the report's findings, highlighting the perceived inaction of the Serbian government on crucial reform agendas. The document signals a growing concern within the EU regarding the pace and direction of Serbia's integration efforts.

Adding to the concerns, an informal group of professors and staff from the University of Pristina, temporarily based in Kosovska Mitrovica, has sent an open letter expressing "serious concern" over the future institutional, legal, and professional status of the university and its employees. Professor Jugoslav Gašić from the University of Pristina will speak about the pressures from Kosovo authorities and the perceived neglect by Serbian authorities regarding the welfare of Serbs in Kosovo and Metohija.

The program will also cover the situation of Serbian citizens who were turned back at the Tivat airport, where a summit between the EU and the Western Balkans is scheduled to take place on Friday. These individuals were reportedly denied entry due to security threats, adding another layer of complexity to the region's diplomatic and political landscape.