Today in Aleksinac with the Minister of Education & our UNICEF partner Deyana Kostadinova to see how the Biotechnology school implements 🇪🇺 supported program in Serbia for inclusive education. I was impressed by the commitment of pupils, teachers & local authorities. #BoljismoZajedno

Today with my USA & Chinese colleagues I had the pleasure to open the Model UN at International School of Belgrade; students from various schools engage in simulated sessions of the UN to understand the essential practices of multilateralism. Congratulations to all participants!

Today is 25 years since Slavko Curuvija murder and perpetrators still haven’t been brought to justice. 3 days ago we marked 30 years of Dada Vujasinovic’ unresolved death. Their families, friends & colleagues deserve to see impunity end and justice served.

We want to bring the Western Balkans closer and faster to our Union.

We welcome the agreement between European Parliament
and EU Council on the €6 billion Reform and Growth Facility for the Western Balkans, underpinning the Growth Plan proposed in November 2023.

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Today with Александар Вучић Vucic in Pirot to see reconstruction of Nis-Dimitrovgrad railway line supported by European Commission EU Neighbourhood & Enlargement 🇪🇺 & European Investment Bank . After Serbia- Bulgaria gas interconnector, the second major infrastructure project 🇪🇺 funds in Southeast 🇷🇸 in a couple of years #EUzaTebe

I condemn in the strongest terms the heinous attack perpetrated outside Moscow last night.

Terrorism has targeted again defenceless people.

The international community must remain firmly united against the scourge of terrorism.

I strongly condemn the terrorist attack against civilians in the Crocus City Hall in Moscow claimed by the Islamic State.

My thoughts are with the victims and their families during this tragic time.

Proud of celebrating the refurbishment & energy efficiency improvements of Belgrade's Emergency Medical Institute with 10 m € 🇪🇺 support.
We expect works to be completed in two years.

It's about better care for 1.6M citizens across 11 municipalities in the capital!

This morning I attended the launch of the Grey book by NALED listing key reforms in line with the approach of the 🇪🇺 Growth Plan for the Western Balkans. The GP will bring to 🇷🇸 additional financial resources and early integration in parts of the 🇪🇺 single market

Looking forward to welcome Ireland in the growing family of EU resident Ambassadors in Belgrade. Another sign of increased focus on the Western Balkans by the 🇪🇺 and its Member States.

Today at #KopaonikBusinessForum we discussed the 🇪🇺 Growth Plan as an opportunity for 🇷🇸 for economic convergence & to accelerate 🇪🇺 accession. Rule of law reforms, progress in normalisation with Pristina, foreign policy alignment remain priorities on the road to 🇪🇺.

Zica monastery in the vicinity of Kraljevo. Established in the 13th.

2/2 The EU welcomes that the 🇷🇸 authorities expressed readiness to work with ODIHR on implementing the recommendations. No time to lose ahead of future elections in the country.

Serbia: The final OSCE/ODIHR report on early parliamentary elex confirms 🇪🇺 concerns: the electoral process requires tangible improvement & further reforms. Reports of irregularities need to be addressed in a transparent manner, including those related to local elections. (1/2)

MEPs have adopted new EU rules to protect journalists, activists and academics and their organisations against abusive lawsuits aimed at silencing them.

Find out more: europa.eu/!KRRm6b

To the heroic people of #Ukraine : We will do whatever it takes for you to win the war.

For your freedom, for our freedom. For our common future.
Slava Ukraini!

Belgrade 24 February 2024. We march in solidarity with 🇺🇦 two years after the beginning of the Russian aggression.
#StandWithUkraine #24Feb22 #boljismozajedno

Today with 🇺🇦 Ambassador Volodymyr Tolkach at the 🇪🇺 Belgrade Info centre we organised the projection of 'The Stolen Children of Ukraine' which follows the story of some of the more than 19.000 estimated 🇺🇦 children unlawfully, forcefully deported to 🇷🇺. #WeStandWithUkraine