Relations between Serbia and the EU

RELATIONS BETWEEN SERBIA AND THE EUROPEAN UNION

December 2021.


At the intergovernmental conference held on Tuesday, December 14, Serbia opened cluster number 4 - Green agenda and sustainable connectivity, which consists of four negotiation chapters (Transport policy, Energy, Trans-European networks and Environment and climate change). .

2021.
May 2021


The EU Council approved the application of the revised methodology in the accession negotiations with Serbia, after Serbia expressed its readiness to accept it.

2021.
April 2021.
The Government of the Republic of Serbia made a decision on the formation of the Coordination for conducting negotiations on the accession of the Republic of Serbia to the European Union and the Team for supporting the negotiations. Decision on the formation of the Coordination and Support Team negotiations
2021.
February 2020
The European Commission presented its proposal for a new enlargement methodology. Text of revised methodology
2020.
December 2019


Opening of chapter 4 in the negotiations between Serbia and the EU, chapter 4: Freedom of movement of capital

2019.
June 2019.


Opening of Chapter 9 in the negotiations between Serbia and the EU, Chapter 9 - Financial services

2019.
December 2018


Opening of chapters 17 and 18 in the negotiations between Serbia and the EU, chapter 17 - Economic and monetary policy and chapter 18 - Statistics

2018.
June 2018.


Opening of chapters 13 and 33 in the negotiations between Serbia and the EU, chapter 13 - Fisheries and chapter 33 - Financial and budgetary provisions

2018.
December 2017.


Opening of chapters 6 and 30 in the negotiations between Serbia and the EU, chapter 6 - Law of commercial companies, and chapter 30 - External relations

2017.
June 2017.t


Opening of Chapters 7 and 29 in the negotiations between Serbia and the EU, Chapter 7 - Intellectual Property Law, and Chapter 29 - Customs Union

2017.
February 2017.


Opening of chapters 20 and 26 in the negotiations between Serbia and the EU, chapter 20 - Entrepreneurship and industrial policy and chapter 26 - Education and culture

2017.
December 2016


Opening of chapters 5 and 25 in the negotiations between Serbia and the EU, chapter 5 - Public procurement and chapter 25 - Science and research

2016.
July 2016


Opening of chapters 23 and 24 in the negotiations between Serbia and the EU, chapter 23 - Judiciary and fundamental rights and chapter 24 - Justice, freedom and security

2016.
December 2015


Opening of the first chapters in the negotiations between Serbia and the EU, chapter 32 - Financial control and chapter 35 - Other issues with a focus on the normalization of relations with Kosovo

2015.
August 2015
A negotiating team was formed to conduct negotiations on the accession of the Republic of Serbia to the European Union Decision on the appointment of members of the negotiating team
2015.
March 2015


The first phase of negotiations on Serbia's membership in the European Union has been completed, followed by an analytical review of the legislation of the Republic of Serbia and the degree of its compliance with the acquis of the European Union

2015.
January 2014
The first intergovernmental conference between the EU and Serbia was held, marking the beginning of the negotiation process Negotiations - Opening statement of Serbia
2014.
December 2013
The Council adopts the negotiation framework with Serbia Negotiations - EU General Position
2013.
September 2013


The process of ratification of the Stabilization and Association Agreement has been completed

2013.
July 2013
The Stabilization and Association Agreement enters into force, the Interim Trade Agreement is repealed SSP with annexes
2013.
March 2012


The European Council confirms Serbia's status as a candidate for membership

2012.
October 2011
The European Commission gives a positive opinion on the granting of candidate status to Serbia for membership in the European Union EC opinion on Serbia's application for membership
2011.
January 2011
Serbia submitted answers to the European Commission's questionnaire
2000.
November 2010


Questionnaire of the European Commission sent to Serbia in order to prepare an opinion on the request for membership in the European Union

2010.
June 2010


Beginning of the process of ratification of the Stabilization and Association Agreement in EU member states

2010.
January 2010


The transitional trade agreement between the European Union and Serbia enters into force

2010.
December 2009


Serbia is applying for membership in the European Union

2009.
December 2009


Beginning of the visa-free regime for travel to the countries of the Schengen area

2009.
January 2008


Serbia starts implementing the Transitional Trade Agreement between Serbia and the EU

2008.
April 2008


The Stabilization and Association Agreement between the EU and Serbia was signed

2008.
September 2007


The European Community and the Republic of Serbia sign an agreement on visa facilitation and readmission

2007.
Jun 2007


Continuation of negotiations on the Stabilization and Association Agreement

2007.
May 2006


Stall in negotiations due to insufficient cooperation of Serbia with the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia in The Hague

2006.
October 2005


Beginning of negotiations regarding the Stabilization and Association Agreement

2006.
October 2004
The National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia adopts the Resolution on joining the European Union Resolution on accession to the European Union
2004.
June 2003


At the summit of the European Council in Thessaloniki, the European perspective for the countries of the Western Balkans was confirmedResolution on accession to the European Union

2003.
July 2001


Beginning of preparation of the Feasibility Study regarding the Stabilization and Association Agreement (SAA) for the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia

2001.
October 2000.


The Federal Republic of Yugoslavia is entering the process of stabilization and association

2000.
June 2000..


The European Council approves the status of "potential candidate" for membership in the European Union to all countries in the process of stabilization and association

2000.