Serbia and the EU signed nearly €220 million agreement under Pre-Accession Assistance IPA
Republic of Serbia and European Union have signed a €219.9 million Financing Agreement under the Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA III) for the 2025–2027 period, with €139.4 million provided as non-refundable EU grants.
Serbia will contribute an additional €80.5 million to support the implementation of key projects, underscoring its commitment to working alongside the European Union on reforms aimed at delivering tangible improvements to citizens’ lives.
Agreement was signed on behalf of Serbia by State Secretary at the Ministry of European Integration and National IPA Coordinator Mira Radenović Bojić, while Valentina Superti, Director for the Western Balkans at the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Neighbourhood and Enlargement Negotiations, signed on behalf of the European Commission.
The overarching objective of IPA III is to support beneficiaries in implementing the political, institutional, economic and social reforms required to align with EU values and rules and ultimately achieve EU membership. The European Parliament and the Council of the EU adopted the regulation establishing IPA III in 2021 for the 2021–2027 period.
The agreement provides support across key areas including the rule of law, good governance and economic development. Planned measures include strengthening systems for supporting victims and witnesses, continuing the fight against corruption and various forms of crime—including environmental crime—protecting fundamental human rights, and providing legal assistance to internally displaced persons. The agreement also ensures continued backing for the EU integration process and further alignment with EU legislation. Particular emphasis is placed on creating an enabling environment for small and medium-sized enterprises, fostering local development, and promoting science and innovation at the local level.
