Commissioner Kos in Serbia for discussions on reforms and EU accession

Today, Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos is traveling to Serbia for a two-day visit focusing on EU-Serbia relations, and EU accession related reforms. 

Commissioner Kos will meet with Serbian political representatives, civil society and stakeholders and pay tribute to the victims of the Novi Sad train station tragedy. The Commissioner will meet with President Aleksandar Vučić, Prime Minister Đuro Macut, Speaker of the Parliament Ana Brnabić, as well as with members of the Parliament from both the ruling coalition and opposition parties. Commissioner Kos will also meet with members of civil society and media organisations, rectors and deans of several universities and faculties in Belgrade, and leading women from various sectors.

The visit reflects the EU's continued support to Serbia's EU path, while underlining the importance of transparency, inclusiveness and respect for the rule of law and fundamental values, encouraging constructive dialogue and offering the EU’s assistance.

A joint press conference with Prime Minister Macut will take place today at +/- 18:00 CEST.

(For more information: Guillaume Mercier – Tel.: +32 460 75 53 11; Eirini Zarkadoula – Tel.: +32 460 76 57 13)