Serbia to Receive Pre-Accession Assistance from EU

People ♦ Published: December 23, 2013; 15:23 ♦ (Vindobona)

Today the European Commission adopted the 2013 national programme for Serbia under the Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (IPA).

Serbia to Receive Pre-Accession Assistance from EU / Picture: © Vindobona.org

The €178.7 million programme will help Serbia implement reforms in key areas such as rule of law, public administration, social inclusion, private sector development, transport, environment, energy and agriculture. These reforms are crucial elements of the country's European integration process and will directly improve the daily lives of Serbian citizens. With today's agreement, the…