📊 Today, we presented the findings of our latest research on Serbian citizens’ attitudes toward the European Union amid increasing geopolitical uncertainty through a panel discussion “Serbia and the European Union: Geopolitics and EU Values – in Tension or in Tandem?”, which brought together experts to reflect on the challenges and opportunities shaping Serbia’s European path. Drawing on a nationally representative public opinion survey, advanced statistical analysis, and focus group discussions, the research offers valuable insights into what drives support for EU membership, trust in the EU, and citizens’ perceptions of Serbia’s relationship with Europe. This research was created with the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ireland. Thank you to our panelists and everyone who joined the conversation and contributed to this important exchange of ideas. 👀Watch the full event: facebook.com/share/v/1DpsxuP… 🔎Read the full research: cep.org.rs/wp-content/upload… @dfatirl @vBeckerath @eusrbija @MarkoTodorovicc @mihajl_milena Ana Milinković

Ambasador @vBeckerath sastao se sa rektorima i prorektorima 9 evropskih univerziteta, uključujući i Univerzitet u Beogradu, koji čine Circle-U alijansu. Ovo je izuzetno uspešan savez u okviru vodeće Erazmus inicijative Evropskih univerzitetskih alijansi, koji podstiče akademske mreže i bližu saradnju za akademsku izvrsnost na evropskom nivou. EU će uvek braniti akademske slobode kao kamen temeljac demokratskog društva.

Very honored to take part in the opening of the traditional annual conference of Serbian judges in Vrnjačka Banja today, also an opportunity to join the celebration of the admirable jubilee of 180 years of the foundation of the Supreme Court of Serbia. I have carefully listened to the messages coming from the new leadership of the Supreme Court and the High Judicial Council with the focus on the need to protect judicial independence, to improve professional standards and to ensure effective protection of the rights of all citizens. This is the best way to restore citizens’ trust in the rule of law. My message to Serbian judges is the full support of the EU in this important endeavour, as the pace of 🇷🇸’s accession negotiations depends on success in reforms in the area of rule of law.

On #IDAHOT, we stand with LGBTIQ persons in Serbia, across Europe and around the world. This year’s theme - “At the heart of democracy” - is a powerful reminder: democracy cannot thrive where inequality, discrimination or fear persist. Equality is not optional. It is the foundation of free, resilient and cohesive societies. It means safety, dignity and full participation in public life for everyone - online and offline. The EU will continue to support human rights defenders, civil society and all those working to ensure that no one is left behind. Because protecting the rights of LGBTIQ persons means protecting human rights for all. europa.rs/joint-statement-id…

We’re talking about the Western Balkans here at the Foreign Ministers meeting in Brussels. When countries in the region deliver, we do too: the start of drafting Montenegro's accession treaty, new payments under the Growth Plans, and Serbia joining SEPA. My doorstep comments about the region this morning arriving at today’s Foreign Affairs Council.

Thank you European Council President @eucopresident for your clear message to the people of 🇷🇸 on #EuropeDay2026 🇪🇺 🇷🇸 Serbia’s future is within the European Union!

It's Europe Day! Today, we celebrate all that Europe stands for. And we celebrate all of us, the citizens of Europe. Because all together, we are Europe. Happy Europe Day!

🇪🇺 Long Live Europe! #EuropeDay 🇧🇬 Да живее Европа! #ДенНаЕвропа 🇭🇷 Živjela Europa! #DanEurope 🇨🇿 Ať žije Evropa! #DenEvropy 🇩🇰 Længe leve Europa! #EuropaDag 🇳🇱🇧🇪 Lang leve Europa! #Europadag 🇪🇪 Elagu Euroopa! #EuroopaPäev 🇫🇮 Eläköön Eurooppa! #EurooppaPäivä 🇫🇷🇧🇪🇱🇺 Vive l’Europe! #JournéeDeLEurope 🇩🇪🇦🇹🇱🇺🇧🇪 Lang lebe Europa! #Europatag 🇬🇷🇨🇾 Ζήτω η Ευρώπη! #ΗμέραΤηςΕυρώπης 🇭🇺 Éljen Európa! #EurópaNap 🇮🇪 An Eoraip Abú! #LáNaHEorpa 🇮🇹 Viva l'Europa! #GiornataDellEuropa 🇱🇻 Lai dzīvo Eiropa! ##EiropasDiena 🇱🇹 Tegyvuoja Europa! #EuroposDiena 🇲🇹 Viva l-Ewropa! #JumlEwropa 🇵🇱 Niech żyje Europa! #DzieńEuropy 🇵🇹 Viva a Europa! #DiaDaEuropa 🇷🇴 Trăiască Europa! #ZiuaEuropei 🇸🇰 Nech žije Európa! #DeňEurópy 🇸🇮 Naj živi Evropa! #DanEvrope 🇪🇸 ¡Viva Europa! #DíaDeEuropa 🇸🇪 Länge leve Europa! #Europadagen

Poruka predsednika Evropskog saveta Antonija Košte građanima Srbije povodom Dana Evrope 🇷🇸🇪🇺 Dragi građani Srbije, Danas vam se obraćam kao budućim članovima Evropske unije. Na Dan Evrope slavimo naš zajednički evropski projekat, trenutak kada su naši osnivači izabrali jedinstvo umesto podela i saradnju umesto sukoba. Odlučili su da, na pepelu Drugog svetskog rata, izgrade budućnost mira, slobode i prosperiteta. Verujemo da je vaša budućnost u Evropskoj uniji. Mnogo napornog rada ulaže se kako bi se to ostvarilo. Vreme je da iza sebe ostavite nasleđe prošlosti i prigrlite našu zajedničku evropsku budućnost. Živela Evropa! @EUCouncil @eucopresident

#EuropeDay is your day. Today we celebrate our common European project and what we can achieve when we work together. United in diversity, we keep building our shared future of peace, freedom and opportunity.

On Europe Day we celebrate the historic choice of unity, cooperation and hope, which built today's European Union. On this day we honour our shared values of democracy, the rule of law and human rights and the belief that our future is brighter when we build it together. This is the Europe we honour today and this is the compelling offer we extend to Serbia. And most importantly, this the Europe that Serbia belongs to - not as a guest, but as a host at its own table! Happy Europe Day! #boljismozajedno #euzatebe

🌍☕ Join us this Sunday at the Europe Language Café at #PiknikBG! 🇪🇺✨ Together with @eusrbija and @GRADKC, we’re celebrating #EuropeDay with languages, conversations, and new connections at Kalemegdan. 🗣️🇳🇱 📍 Lower Kalemegdan 📅 May 10 🕛 12–6 PM

As of today, Serbian banks are part of SEPA, the same payment system used across all EU countries. If appropriately followed by the banks, this can lead to faster transfers, lower fees, same rules. In other countries that recently joined, fees dropped up to 10x. This is what the EU's Growth Plan looks like in practice: integration you can feel in your wallet.

Today and tomorrow we continue to stand in solidarity with the families, loved ones and communities of the victims of the tragedies at Ribnikar school, Dubona and Malo Orasje. We are thinking of the lives lost and the families forever changed on these days. The memory of the victims will forever remain and be honoured. 🕯️

On #WorldPressFreedomDay, the🇪🇺 reaffirms: free, independent & pluralistic press is essential for democracy, accountability & human rights. On this day we also pay tribute to journalists worldwide and locally- especially those facing attacks, threats or harassment for their work. consilium.europa.eu/en/press…

Thank you, President @avucic, Prime Minister Macut, and Deputy Prime Minister Dačić for the open and frank discussions. The recommendations of the Venice Commission Opinion are clear. Now, it is time for implementation and progress.

Today, I was in Belgrade to discuss steps for closer alignment of Serbia to EU standards on Rule of Law, security and migration, within the framework of its accession process.

Enlargement is once again one of the European Union's most strategic policies. This is what I told the European Parliament's Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET) during our Structured Dialogue this afternoon. I explained that we are worried about recent developments in Serbia, briefed MEPs about recent reforms in Ukraine and positive prospects to release the Ukraine Support Loan, and the imminent start of discussions to draft Montenegro’s accession treaty. I also told them that the 6 Western Balkans partners are at risk of permanently losing out on more than EUR 700m if Growth Plan reforms are not completed by the end of grace periods coming in 2026. Read the full speech on this link: commission.europa.eu/about/o…

Wonderful to see so many enthusiastic young people from all over Europe and Serbia supporting🇷🇸’s future within the 🇪🇺! 👏

Today is 27 years since Slavko Curuvija was murdered and justice has still not been served. Every case of crime and attack against journalists must see justice - impunity is fatal for democracies. Media play an essential role in every democratic society and must be ensured a safe environment to work.