Serbian PM explains what she means by compromise for Kosovo

According to the Serbian government, Brnabic told the gathering that her country's strategic commitment is membership in the EU, whereas maintaining stability and developing regional cooperation of essential importance for the country.

"If there is anything in which we have continuity, that is certainly Serbia in the EU and we invest a lot of resources, knowledge, time and energy into that goal. It seems to me that we are moving towards that goal relatively quickly, but we should do it faster," Brnabic said.

She stated that 2025, as a year of potential entry of Serbia and Montenegro into the EU is a reachable date, but very ambitious, and it does not depend only on us, but on the EU as well.

The prime minister added that she is aware of the scepticism of some EU members towards the enlargement and that she personally understands that and that after two rather unsuccessful or at least very difficult rounds of enlargement, she would also be sceptical about admitting new members.

"That is why it is up to those from the region to show that the reforms are truly implemented and to show to the EU that it will also gain something from the enlargement, that it will get additional peace, stability, security and economic progress," Brnabic underlined.

She pointed out that the process of European integration rests on three pillars - economic progress, public administration and the rule of law.
EU membership strategic goal of Serbia

Economic stability makes the country a reliable partner. Public administration must be efficient, transparent, in the service of citizens and businesses and strong institutions. The rule of law means an effective, responsible judiciary, cooperation with the media and the freedom of...