UK embassy: Serbia on right course

Deputy British Ambassador Bill Longhurst says there is no reason why Serbia should not become part of the EU in the coming years.

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Saturday, 04.10.2008.

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Deputy British Ambassador Bill Longhurst says there is no reason why Serbia should not become part of the EU in the coming years. Longhurst said that Serbia first had to meet a series of political conditions, first and foremost, those pertaining to cooperation with the Hague Tribunal. UK embassy: Serbia on right course Afterwards, according to Longhurst, there are still a number of technical issues to be resolved, linked to harmonizing domestic and European legislation. “Very talented people are working on this, but much time is needed, first, for those laws to be passed in parliament, and then to be implemented. That will bring a better standard for Serbian citizens, and will, at the same time, qualify Serbia for EU membership,“ said the deputy ambassador. He also highlighted the importance of judicial and economic reforms. “It’s necessary to reduce state influence on the economy, carry out privatizations. That’s all necessary for you to join the EU free market. These projects are long-term, but essential,“ Longhurst underlined.

UK embassy: Serbia on right course

Afterwards, according to Longhurst, there are still a number of technical issues to be resolved, linked to harmonizing domestic and European legislation.

“Very talented people are working on this, but much time is needed, first, for those laws to be passed in parliament, and then to be implemented. That will bring a better standard for Serbian citizens, and will, at the same time, qualify Serbia for EU membership,“ said the deputy ambassador.

He also highlighted the importance of judicial and economic reforms.

“It’s necessary to reduce state influence on the economy, carry out privatizations. That’s all necessary for you to join the EU free market. These projects are long-term, but essential,“ Longhurst underlined.

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