**EU Criticizes Serbia for Lack of Progress**
The European Union is not happy with Serbia’s progress in joining the EU. This is according to a report by Tonino Picula MEP, who will present it to the European Parliament next week.
Serbia wants to join the EU and has said it plans to do so by 2026. But the draft report says that the country still needs to make big changes before it can become an EU member. The problems include:
* A lack of respect for rule of law
* Problems with the judiciary (the courts)
* Not following EU foreign policy
The report also criticizes Serbia for not taking care of its citizens’ rights and freedoms. It mentions student protests in Serbia, which have been marked by violence and arrests.
**Serbia Must Change**
The European Parliament is urging Serbia to take faster and more decisive steps towards reforms if it wants to join the EU. The country needs to improve its rule of law, protect media freedom, and align with EU foreign policy.
The report also mentions problems between Kosovo and Serbia, which are expected to cooperate fully and prosecute those responsible for a terrorist attack in 2023.
**Some Good News**
Despite the criticism, the report does welcome some positive developments in Serbia’s economy. The country has had stable GDP growth and is participating in EU plans to boost economic growth in the Western Balkans. There have also been improvements in environmental protection and climate change legislation.
However, the overall tone of the report is that Serbia still has a long way to go before it can join the EU.
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