Serbian opposition calls government's EU reforms a 'play' for Brussels

Serbia's Center (SRCE) party alleges that the current government is staging a "play" for Brussels through legislative changes and the formation of various teams to align with the European Union. Duško Lopandić, vice-president of SRCE, stated that this is an attempt by the government to secure funds from the EU without implementing genuine reforms.

"What the government is doing with various adaptation teams and amended laws is a play for the European Union to get funds," Lopandić said during an appearance on Nova television. He believes that decisions on financial aid and Serbia's progress in European integration are made at the European Commission and member state levels, with disagreements existing among some members.

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This is a play for the European Union to get funds.

Lopandić dismissed claims made by the Speaker of the Serbian Parliament, Ana Brnabić, in Brussels, suggesting that resolutions from the European Parliament offer the best response. He also commented on the reform agenda and EU funds, assessing the process as slowed and burdened by political circumstances. According to Lopandić, Serbia is "losing time and resources" in its European integration efforts.

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losing time and resources