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European Commission warns of slower Serbian economic growth: Structural headwinds and regional spillovers ahead

December 15, 2025

The latest assessment from the European Commission indicates that Serbia’s economy is entering a period of moderation, with lower growth forecasts and elevated downside...

European Commission confirms Serbia’s economic slowdown, projecting modest recovery beyond 2026

December 10, 2025

The European Commission has released its latest regional economic outlook, confirming that Serbia’s growth trajectory is slowing and is likely to remain subdued through...

Serbia seeks EU exemption from planned 50% steel tariffs to protect exports

October 4, 2025

The Serbian government plans to request an exemption from the European Commission regarding the planned 50% tariff increase on steel imports into the EU....

European Commission report highlights persistent corruption and weak judicial independence in Serbia

July 10, 2025

In its 2025 Rule of Law Report on Serbia, the European Commission noted that every second business in Serbia faces corruption-related issues. The report...

European Commission faces criticism over lack of transparency and social impact in Serbia’s Jadar lithium project

July 3, 2025

The European Commission recently designated the Jadar lithium and boron mining project in Serbia as a strategic energy project outside the EU, without publicly...

Rio Tinto revises costs for Serbia’s strategic lithium project amid environmental and market challenges

June 6, 2025

Rio Tinto is currently reassessing the costs of its lithium mining project in Serbia, which the European Commission has designated as one of 13...

European Commission projects strong economic growth for Serbia amid risks

May 19, 2025

The European Commission forecasts that Serbia’s economy will continue to grow robustly but warns of domestic and international risks, including potential US sanctions on...

Serbia’s lithium potential and EU’s strategic project list: A game-changing opportunity

April 14, 2025

The European Commission's recently published list of 47 strategically important projects within the EU presents a unique growth opportunity for Serbia. Despite facing numerous...

Shifting EU strategy diminishes Serbia’s leverage in lithium trade

April 7, 2025

The European Commission has selected nine lithium extraction projects within the EU, which will provide up to 80% of the EU's annual lithium consumption...

EU selects 47 strategic projects, but Rio Tinto’s Jadar lithium mine missing from the list

April 1, 2025

The European Commission has announced the selection of 47 "strategic projects" aimed at securing critical raw materials for Europe's green transition, including lithium. Most...

EU’s critical raw materials strategy: Serbia’s lithium projects and the Zinwald controversy

March 28, 2025

The European Commission recently selected 47 projects deemed strategically important for the supply of critical raw materials, a decision that brings the issue of...

EU and Serbia’s economic forecasts: Growth expected despite global challenges

November 15, 2024

The European Union's economy is showing slight growth after a prolonged period of stagnation, with inflation continuing its downward trend. Among the candidate countries...

Serbia signs €288 million IPARD III agreement with EU to boost agricultural development

November 12, 2024

In the village of Tolić near Mionica, Serbia and the European Commission signed the IPARD III financial agreement worth 288 million euros. The agreement...

Serbia’s path to SEPA membership: Benefits and challenges

November 4, 2024

During her recent visit to Serbia, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen highlighted that Serbia is progressing toward joining the Single Euro Payments...

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