Bilcik: Serbia needs to improve in some areas

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European Parliament rapporteur Vladimir Bilcik MEP said after the adopting of his report on Serbia that it touches on issues and areas where improvement is still needed.

He said the independence of the judiciary, the fight against organized crime and corruption and the independent media environment need to be strengthened.

Bilcik said he is encouraged by the positive signals from all relevant political parties interested in cooperating with the European Parliament to improve parliamentary culture and the recent improvement in relations between Pristina and Belgrade.

He recalled that Serbia remains the only Western Balkans candidate country that does not support EU sanctions against Russia. „European countries in times of war must stick together on the basis of common values. We expect political leaders in Serbia to take a clear stand and condemn Russia for its invasion of Ukraine and align with EU foreign policy.

Russia’s influence is still extensive in Serbia – in energy, security but also through the spread of disinformation- and this must change,“ said Bilčík.