PSG in Novi Sad: Serbia's most important task is EU entry
Translated from Serbian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- The Free Citizens' Movement (PSG) advocates for Serbia's entry into the European Union, calling it the country's most important political task.
- PSG highlights the contrast between European standards and the current state of Serbian cities and institutions.
- The movement plans to continue its "European Cities" campaign across Serbia to inform citizens about the benefits of EU integration.
The Free Citizens' Movement (PSG) has declared that Serbia has no more critical political task than joining the European Union. At an event in Novi Sad, the party emphasized the importance of EU membership for the country's development and the quality of daily life for its citizens.
Zorica Damjanoviฤ, PSG's commissioner for Novi Sad, stated that choosing between well-maintained public spaces and neglected cities, quality education and youth emigration, or functional institutions and party-controlled management, ultimately means choosing between European and non-European standards. The "European Cities" event in Novi Sad allowed citizens to see practical examples of European standards and understand what EU membership would concretely mean for their cities.
Aris Movsesijan, the PSG vice-president, said the movement wants to return the discussion about European integration to the citizens, as it directly shapes the future of cities and opportunities for young people. He criticized the current government's policies for causing Serbia to lose time and miss developmental chances while other regional countries advance toward membership.
The PSG urged individuals, organizations, and political actors who believe in Serbia's future within the EU and wish to contribute to building a modern, democratic, and European Serbia to join their cause. The "European Cities" campaign will extend to other Serbian cities, aiming to demonstrate that European standards are not a distant concept but a tangible possibility for improving life across the country.
Originally published by N1 Serbia in Serbian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.