Picula assessed that the situation in Serbia has deteriorated, with progress toward EU membership significantly stalled. According to a Gazeta Express report from March 17, 2026, at 5:45 PM, European Parliament Serbia rapporteur Tonino Picula voiced concerns regarding reforms within the nation. He stated that these changes have “significantly slowed” across multiple sectors, and that there has been a notable regression, particularly concerning the rule of law and democratic principles.
Picula emphasized that since the approval of the committee’s report last year and up to the present, the circumstances in Serbia have worsened considerably. The country is currently extremely polarized and experiencing heightened tension. He highlighted that the overall pace of the EU accession process has stalled for several years.
During a discussion within the Committee on Foreign Relations of the European Parliament (AFET), Picula explained his assessment. He noted that the situation in Serbia remains challenging and requires immediate attention. The rapporteur’s comments underscored the urgency of addressing the deficiencies identified within the country to facilitate continued progress towards integration with the European Union.
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Picula declared that Serbia’s circumstances have worsened, and EU integration has been halted.
Tonino Picula indicated that conditions in Serbia have worsened, and the path to joining the EU has come to a standstill.