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'Student List' Victory in Serbia's Elections Ends 14 Years of SNS Rule and Opens the Question of Restarting the EU Course

The movement, which grew out of student protests after the tragedy at the Novi Sad railway station, won an absolute majority in Serbia's parliament. Brussels welcomes the change of power, but Belgrade's foreign policy — sanctions against Russia, Kosovo, relations with China — remains uncertain. The movement, which grew out of student protests following the tragedy at the Novi Sad railway station, has won an absolute majority in Serbia's parliament. Brussels welcomes the change of power, but Belgrade's foreign policy — sanctions against Russia, Kosovo, relations with China — remains uncertain.

Otabek Yusupov
4 min read
World

Montenegro moves to settle disputes with Croatia that threaten its EU accession

Montenegro has adopted a series of legislative measures to resolve bilateral disputes with Croatia, which earlier sent the EU a list of eight grievances. The issues include the Morinj camp memorial plaque, the name of a swimming pool in Kotor, the search for the remains of 14 war victims and a border dispute. Germany is urging Croatia to reach a swift settlement so as not to derail Montenegro's EU accession by 2028.

Aziz Karimov
4 min read
World

Croatia Secured Changes to European Council Conclusions on Montenegro: Deadlines for Provisional Closure of Negotiating Chapters Removed from Text

According to Croatian broadcaster HRT, the European Council's conclusions on Montenegro were changed following Croatia's initiative: references to deadlines for the provisional closure of negotiating chapters were removed. The earlier draft envisaged closing all chapters by the end of 2026. Prime Minister Andrej Plenković said Zagreb put forward eight demands to Podgorica concerning chapters 23 and 31.

Aziz Karimov
2 min read
World

EU opens two-day summit: energy, budget, Ukraine and relations with the US

EU leaders gathered at the European Council for a two-day summit on energy prices, the union's seven-year budget, support for Ukraine and deteriorating relations between the US and Europe. EU High Representative Kaja Kallas gave an exclusive interview to Euronews about the summit and Ukraine. Austrian minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger proposed giving candidate countries access to the Single Market as they carry out reforms, and Jordan's investment minister discussed cooperation with Brussels beyond the EU's commitment to provide around €3 billion.

Otabek Yusupov
1 min read
World

Croatia sets eight demands for Montenegro, threatening its EU accession by 2028

Croatia has sent EU governments a document with eight conditions for Montenegro, including compensation for the Morinj camp detainees, the fate of 14 missing persons, property disputes, the return of the sailing ship Jadran and border settlement. Zagreb is blocking four negotiation chapters, although Montenegro has already closed 21 of 33 and is considered the frontrunner for EU accession by 2028.

Aziz Karimov
3 min read
World

Hungary lifts veto: EU opens two more negotiation clusters for Ukraine's accession; Zelensky–Magyar meeting possible

The EU Council agreed to open two additional clusters of Ukraine's accession negotiations after Budapest lifted its veto amid an agreement on the rights of the Hungarian minority. Four of six clusters have now been opened. Euronews sources say diplomats are working on the first meeting between Zelensky and Magyar on the sidelines of the EU summit in Brussels, but it has not yet been officially confirmed.

Otabek Yusupov
3 min read