Despite the invitation of the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, to the President of Serbia, Aleksandar Vučić, to come to Brussels in November and report on Serbia's progress on the European path, that visit did not take place.
The climate in Brussels towards the Serbian authorities is changing. This can be seen from the statement of the President of the European Commission during her visit to Serbia, which is more restrained than last year's, as well as from the announcements of the text of the upcoming resolution. What does that actually mean? What did the president of the EC base her only praise on, and do the citizens of Serbia have reason to be happy about it? Srđan Majstorović, Maja Kovačević, Andreas Šider, Vula Ceci and Nemanja Nenadić speak for "Vreme"
From a reliable stabilocrat, Aleksandar Vučić became the biggest threat to stability in his own country and thus to the entire region. Now Ursula told him that too
In order for North Macedonia to continue accession negotiations with the European Union, it must change the Constitution again - after changing the name of the state, it must recognize Bulgarians as a national minority
The messages of the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, were clear this time: Serbia is at a turning point and must choose between democracy and autocracy, between the EU and Russia. Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić was visibly upset
The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, arrived in Belgrade last night. According to announcements from Brussels, one of the main topics of discussion in Belgrade is the Growth Plan for the Western Balkans
The President of the European Commission "feels that the heart of Europe beats in Montenegro" and that Montenegrins are passionate about their European future. During her visit, Jakov Milatović announces EU membership in 2028
The European Commission proposed a package of sanctions against Israel. However, without the support of EU members, it will not be possible for her to do so, except for the suspension of payments from EU funds for joint projects with Israel.
A vote of no confidence in the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, is requested by the parliamentary groups of the European Parliament, the Patriots and the Left.
At the end of August, the President of Serbia, Aleksandar Vučić, sent a letter to the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, in which he complained about the current social and political crisis. Two weeks after that, he told Europe from Beijing that he should come to the Chinese capital more often
Although the EU and the US reached an agreement that brings large American investments and trade facilitation, European businessmen warn of the negative effects of tariffs of 15 percent on exports, especially in the chemical industry.
"We are allocating 100 billion euros for Ukraine," said European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen after the meeting of the College of Commissioners.
While part of the public was disturbed by the fact that Aleksandar Vučić spoke with the European Union after March 15, it does not seem that this means anything to Brussels. Perhaps the new student pilgrimage to Strasbourg brings a little emotion into that fenced political space as well
After the meeting with the President of Serbia, Ursula von der Leyen stated that Serbia must implement reforms for EU accession. Although not so detailed and harsh, some interpret this tweet by the president of the European Commission as a hint of a decrease in her support for the authorities in Serbia.
"I said that no 'sound cannon' was used and that we are ready to check it in every way, even though it is not prohibited anywhere in Europe. I think we have shown how committed we are to peace," Vucic said after a meeting with European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels
Members of the European Parliament sent a letter today to the President of the European Commission regarding the protests in Serbia. They appeal to warn President Vučić to respect democracy and the rule of law, and have assessed that the students' demands correspond to European principles. They emphasized that von der Leyen should fulfill their request by March 15
At a summit on Ukraine in London, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the European Commission would propose a weapons plan because "we really need to seriously step up our efforts."
The head of the European Commission praised Vučić. But, nothing personal, anyway, she only came for work, not for some "European values"
Due to the fact that Serbian Prime Minister Miloš Vucevic had a meeting with the Russian minister, the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, decided to meet with him.
The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, said that Serbia can be sure that the EU, as far as lithium mining is concerned, will respect and preserve its "wonderful nature".
Ursula von der Leyen is coming to the Western Balkans. He will talk with the hosts about the accession process and EU financial support for this region. What does this visit mean for the European integration process of the Balkan countries
The candidacy was withdrawn under the pressure of the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, who demanded from some members of the European Union to nominate women instead of men for positions in the European government due to the gender balance.
Ursula von der Leyen's bid for a second term as head of the European Commission has suffered a major blow after the EU's top court ruled that she was not transparent enough with the public about Covid-19 vaccine deals
The head of the Communist Party and the President of China, Xi Jinping, did not even hint, at least not publicly, that he was responding to the concerns and accusations of his European interlocutors after the talks with Emmanuel Macron and Ursula von der Leyen.
A European official said the relationship was damaged by unequal market access and Chinese state subsidies
The European Commission will propose to the member states to open accession negotiations with Bosnia and Herzegovina, EC President Ursula von der Leyen announced in Strasbourg.
German Christian Democrat Ursula von der Leyen (65) is at the age when most people in Europe retire. The first woman to head the European Commission, which she has been leading since 2019, would, however, want to remain in that position until 2029.
