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Austrian Foreign Minister Schallenberg in Serbia and Kosovo
Austrian foreign policy is always eager in the Balkans, especially in times of the Ukraine war. Austria's Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg traveled again to the Western Balkans region, more precisely to Serbia and Kosovo. The talks focused on the impact of the Russian war against Ukraine, the European perspective of the Western Balkan countries and the dialogue between Serbia and Kosovo.
June 14, 2022
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Serbian Elections and the Impact on Serbia's Relations to Europe
Serbia has voted and President Vucic remains in power. His party will probably again form the coalition government as the leading party. In the wake of the current war in Ukraine, some wonder if Serbia's path will change after the elections. Read more about the elections and the political situation in Serbia.
April 7, 2022
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Putin's Aggression Against Ukraine as a Trigger for the Flare-up of the Austrian Neutrality Debate
Russia's fabricated pretext for war, Russian use of disinformation to distract and deflect responsibility and eventually Russia's invasion of Ukraine could become the turning point for Austria's security policy. Parliamentary groups discussed Austria's position in the field of tension between neutrality, NATO accession and the EU army.
March 23, 2022
Western Balkans Trip for New Momentum against Destabilization by Russia and China
The Balkans were plagued by war 30 years ago. When Yugoslavia collapsed, the first war in Europe after World War II occurred. A policy of stability in this region is particularly important, especially in the backdrop of the unprovoked Russian invasion of Ukraine. Recently Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer as well as many other European politicians have traveled to the Balkan states to talk to the most important politicians and dignitaries. The EU and the U.S. have long been the central players in the Western Balkans and want to counter Russia's and China's influence in the region.
March 18, 2022
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Meet the New Ambassador of Barbados to Austria
The new Ambassador of Barbados to Austria, H.E. Mr. Chad Blackman, presented his credentials to the Federal President of Austria, Alexander Van der Bellen. Mr. Blackman is also the first Ambassador of Barbados to Serbia and the Permanent Representative of Barbados to the World Trade Organization (WTO) and UN offices in Geneva. Learn more about Ambassador Blackman.
September 17, 2021
Vučić Hosted Kurz: The "Fight Against Illegal Migration"
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić recently received Chancellor Kurz in Belgrade. The two of them spoke about illegal migration, especially regarding the refugees fleeing from Afghanistan. Other topics of discussion included bilateral relations and the EU rapprochement process. Kurz also spoke with Serbian Prime Minister Ana Brnabić about EU accession for the Western Balkans.
September 7, 2021
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Kosovo to Build its Own Army: US and UK in Favour, Austria, EU and Nato Oppose
The Kosovar parliament decided against the strong advice of both the EU and NATO to set up official armed forces. Serbia's leadership cautions against a new war. Austria's Foreign Ministry warns and assesses the decision to form an own army as "not helpful".
December 14, 2018
Western Balkans - No Reconciliation in Kosovo Conflict
Austrian Federal Chancellor Sebastian Kurz visited Serbia and Kosovo during a trip to the Western Balkans. Since the last clash between the two heads of state Vučić and Thaçi in September, the talks have been suspended there. The EU should continue to support the search for a solution to the Kosovo conflict.
November 7, 2018
The Western Balkans: Resolving Outstanding Issues between Belgrade and Pristina Prerequisite for Serbia's Accession to the EU
As international and local pressure mounts on Belgrade and Pristina to define their relations with an agreement on normalization, the official Austrian visit to the Republic of Serbia as part of an economic and cultural delegation headed by Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen focused on bilateral economic relations, Serbia's EU perspective and the Belgrade-Priština Dialogue.
October 18, 2018
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New Serbian Government Wants Speedy EU Accession
The new Serbian government is determined to accelerate the EU accession progress.
May 2, 2014
Serbia: New Government Taking Drastic Measures
New head of the Serbian government Aleksandar Vucic has ambitious plans to reform the state and restructure state finances.
April 28, 2014
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Serbia: “Huge Challenges Ahead”
President Tomislav Nikolic appointed Aleksandar Vucic to form a new Serbian government.
April 23, 2014
Serbia: EU Negotiations Important for Reforms
According to Tanja Miscevic, chief negotiator in Serbia’s EU accession talks, the opening of the Chapters 23 and 24 are crucial for the reform process in the Western Balkan country.
April 22, 2014
Serbia: New Government Stands
Despite the absolute majority of his party SNS, Vucic could create a strategic alliance with the social democrats.
April 17, 2014
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Serbian New Government More Efficient and Modern
The presidency of the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS), which gained a landslide victory in the recent parliamentary elections, has decided to create a coalition with the Alliance of Vojvodina Hungarians (SVM).
April 15, 2014
Serbia: “Radical Measures” Needed to Tackle Grey Economy
Experts call for higher penalties to make tax evasion and gray economy less profitable and establish financial discipline.
April 14, 2014
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Serbia’s Goal to Join EU until 2020 “Realistic”
According to former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder, Serbia’s aim to become a member of the European Union until 2020 is realistic.
April 11, 2014
Vucic: “Not Afraid of Social Riots”
The future Prime Minister of Serbia underlined the necessity of reforms.
April 10, 2014
Serbia: Vucic Rejects Single-Party Government
Aleksandar Vucic, leader of the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) and future Prime Minister, said on Tuesday that his party does not intend to govern on its own.
April 9, 2014
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Serbia: Effective Measures for Economy
The Serbian Chamber of Commerce considers the measures for economic growth “a very big thing”.
April 7, 2014
Serbia: Vucic New Prime Minister
The chief of the Serbian Progressiv Party (SNS) Aleksandar Vucic will be nominated by the Serbian President Tomislav Nikolic as the new Prime Minister.
April 4, 2014
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Serbian Future Government Needs to Be “Compact”
According to the deputy leader of SNS, Aleksandar Vucic “shall introduce iron discipline in the Government.”
April 3, 2014
Serbia: New Government to Hold EU Accession Talks Regularly
The next government of Serbia will hold sessions with regard to the EU accesssion on a regular basis, as announced by Miscevic, chief EU negotiator of Serbia.
April 3, 2014
Serbia: Program for New Government in Progress
The future government will have to implement extensive reforms. Vucic, whose party saw a landslide victory in the parliamentary elections, is working on the government’s program.
March 26, 2014
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World Bank: Serbia Has Nine Month to Implement Reforms
According to Tony Verheijen, the World Bank’s Country Manager of Serbia, Serbia has nine month to implement the reforms necessary.
March 25, 2014
Serbia Wants to Keep Balance Between Russia and EU
Serbia´s Prime Minister Ivica Dacic does not want to stab Russia in the back. At the same time, Dacic keeps an eye on Brussels.
March 24, 2014
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Serbia: Talks about Forming Government to Start Soon
Discussions about forming a new government in Serbia will start at the end of this week or the beginning of next week, according to Zorana Mihajlovic, deputy leader of the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS).
March 21, 2014
Fitch: Elections Command Fiscal Consolidation and Reforms
Vucic appears to acknowledge the need for reforms in Serbia.
March 20, 2014
Serbian President: Vucic is New PM
Serbian President Tomislav Nikolic named Aleksandar Vucic as new Prime Minister.
March 17, 2014
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Serbia: Landslide Victory for Vucic
After Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic’s party saw an overwhelming victory in the early parliamentary elections the new government is facing a hard road ahead.
March 17, 2014
Serbia: Vucic Stands Good Chances of Becoming PM
Vucic is regarded new Serbian Prime Minister in the parliamentary elections.
March 15, 2014
Serbia: Dacic Unsure of Future Government
Outgoing Prime Minister and leader of the Serbian Social Party (SPS) Ivica Dacic is unsure about how the new government will be formed.
March 4, 2014
Serbia: Full EU Member by 2020?
Aleksandar Vucic, Deputy Prime Minister of Serbia, said on Thursday evening that the country had full political stability and announced that the country’s aim is to become an EU member in 2020.
February 22, 2014
Serbia: Fast Implementations of Reforms Crucial
Tanja Miscevic, chief negotiator in the EU accession talks, announced on Sunday that elections in Serbia are not slowing down the process in European integration.
February 17, 2014
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Serbia: FDI of Great Importance for Economy
According to Deputy Prime Minister Vucic, the country’s biggest problem was the rate debt rate and fiscal deficit.
February 14, 2014
Serbia Facing Testing Year
The Serbian government is currently working on a plan to improve the competitiveness of domestic enterprises.
January 13, 2014
Serbia: One of Fastest Growing Economies
Last year Serbia was among the ten fastest growing economies in Europe, as pointed out by Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic.
January 8, 2014
Serbia Gets Support by Former Italian Foreign Minister
On its path to EU integration, Serbia gets further well-known support.
October 8, 2013
Serbia: Plans to Reform Pension System
Serbia plans reform of pension system by year end.
September 9, 2013
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Former Austrian Chancellor to Counsel Serbian Government
Former Austrian Chancellor Alfred Gusenbauer (SPÖ) was invited by the Serbian government to advise and support it on their path to the European Union.
August 21, 2013
Serbia: Attempted Murder on Deputy PM Vucic Prevented
According to Belgrade daily “Nase novine“, Serbian Intelligence Service BIA was able to prevent an attempted murder on Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic.
August 7, 2013
Serbia: No Early Elections Despite of Break of Coalition
Dismissal of Finance Minister Mladjan Dinkic. URS is leaving the governmental alliance. Despite of a break of the coalition, there will be no early elections in Serbia.
July 31, 2013
Serbia: Fight against Unemployment Key Aim of Government
Serbia's Government aims to cut down unemployment to below 20 percent and tries to attract new investors.
July 9, 2013
Austrian Justice Minister to Support Serbia’s Approach to EU
Austria to enhance transfer of know-how in regard to the fight against corruption.
June 5, 2013
Serbia: Vucic „Deeply Disappointed“
Serbian First Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic has given up hope for a new date in June for the beginning of EU accession negotiations. Russian Prime Minister Medvedev expressed support.
April 11, 2013
Serbia: Financial Underhand Practices Discovered
Financial underhand practices had lead to losses of € 700m for the Serbian state.
March 30, 2013
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