kossev.info<https://kossev.info/en/kos-eu-bi-srbiji-mogla-da-uskrati-sredstva-iz-paketa-od-16-milijardi-evra/> Kos: EU could deny Serbia funds from the 1,6 billion euro package - KoSSev FoNet/N1 2–3 minutes ________________________________
The European Union could withhold funds from a package of 1,6 billion euros in loans and grants for Serbia, after Belgrade adopted laws that "undermine confidence" in its commitment to the rule of law, European Union Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos said, Reuters reports. "These amendments undermine trust. It is increasingly difficult for those in Brussels who are ready to move forward with Serbia to make their case," Marta Kos said in comments emailed to Reuters on Thursday evening. FonNet, transfers N1. Kos pointed out that the Commission is reviewing the financing for Serbia within the EU Growth Plan for the Western Balkans, the aim of which is to harmonize the region with EU rules and finally introduce countries like Serbia into the EU. Serbia was awarded 1,6 billion euros in loans and grants within the program. "These (funds) contain preconditions related to the rule of law," she said. He expects a revision after the opinion of the Venice Commission Serbia began official talks on joining the EU in 2014, but widespread corruption and weak institutions have slowed progress, Reuters writes. The government did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Friday. The Ministry of Justice of Serbia announced that the new laws will make the judiciary more efficient by simplifying the decision-making process. After negative reactions, Serbia requested the opinion of the Venice Commission, a panel of experts on constitutional law of the Council of Europe. "When that opinion is published, we expect these laws to be revised accordingly and in an inclusive way," added Marta Kos. N1<https://n1info.rs/vesti/marta-kos-novcana-sredstava-srbija/> Read more: * KEY WORDS * Marta Kos<https://kossev.info/en/tag/marta-kos/> * Serbia<https://kossev.info/en/tag/srbija/> ________________________________ Downloading and publishing texts from the KoSSev portal is not allowed without citing the source. Thank you for respecting the ethics of the journalistic profession. -- http:www.antic.org --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "SERBIAN NEWS NETWORK" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/senet/PH0PR13MB544659B770B60BC0C34CCFD0AE6FA%40PH0PR13MB5446.namprd13.prod.outlook.com.
