Erhard Busek

And it should allow all countries from the region to join immediately, he said.

During last night's debate "Europe and you: the balance of the Austrian Presidency and the prospects for the European Parliament elections," held in Vienna, Busek emphasized that it was pointless to "play doctor" and try to correct something.

BELGRADE - The referendum in Republika Srpska and the outcome of the vote are not beneficial to Srpska or BiH, and the Balkans, too, will be faced with its consequences, says the former coordinator of the Stability Pact for South Eastern Europe, Austrian politician Erhard Busek.

"Serbia moves forward, reforms process positive"

THESSALONIKI -- Erhard Busek, president of the Center for Democracy and Reconciliation in Southeast Europe, has said that the reform processes in Serbia are positive.

THESSALONIKI - Erhard Busek, president of the Center for Democracy and Reconciliation in Southeast Europe, has said that the reform processes in Serbia are positive.

BELGRADE - The Serbian government is investing great efforts in improving the relations in the region, German Ambassador in Serbia Heinz Wilhelm said on Wednesday and added that Serbia has become a constructive player, not just because of the talks with Pristina but also over the improving relations with Croatia.

NOVI SAD - Serbian Parliament Speaker Maja Gojkovic said Wednesday in Backa Palanka that the cooperation within the EU Danube Strategy is a valuable experience for Serbia and a strong boost to European integration as the top foreign policy priority.

VIENNA - Austrian Foreign Minister Sebastian Kurz will visit Belgrade on Wednesday with, as announced, a message of encouragement for the continuation of the reform process.

Kurz will have separate meetings with Serbia's President Tomislav Nikolic, First Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic, and Foreign Minister Ivan Mrkic.