Serbia’s EU accession stalls despite some progress elsewhere; opening cluster 3 is seen as a limited political win, not full integration.
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Despite Montenegro, Albania, Ukraine, and Moldova making progress on EU accession negotiations, Serbia continues to lack consensus among member states regarding the opening of cluster 3. While France, Germany, and the European Commission are pushing for it, even if approved, this would likely be a symbolic victory for Belgrade. The text notes that other candidate countries are advancing significantly, contrasting with Serbia’s stalled progress. Although some EU members support opening cluster 3—with Germany changing its stance to favor it—others remain opposed due to concerns over the rule of law and foreign policy alignment. Experts suggest that while an opening might occur due to geopolitical interests, such a move would not signify deep reform, as significant work remains in areas like justice and democracy compared to more advanced candidates. Ultimately, the consensus difficulty surrounding Serbia suggests no fast track or special treatment is forthcoming.
