EU "concerned" over possible sacking of Šoškić

BRUSSELS Brussels is concerned over the announced replacement of National Bank of Serbia (NBS) Governor Dejan Soskic, Tanjug has learned at the seat of the EU. The EU is observing the situation in connection to the announced amendments to the law on the NBS and the governor's removal and it could be said that it is concerned, a European Commission official who wished to remain anonymous told Tanjug. EU "concerned" over possible sacking of Soskic He said the commission would react officially and very strongly if the Serbian parliament adopted on Thursday the amendments to the law on the NBS the government had proposed. The changes to the law allow the parliamentary majority to remove and appoint NBS governors and vice governors directly. The EU sees this as an attempt to establish direct political control over the NBS, which is contrary to EU's fundamental charters and laws. Serbia is a candidate for EU membership. Tanjug

EU "concerned" over possible sacking of Šoškić

He said the commission would react officially and very strongly if the Serbian parliament adopted on Thursday the amendments to the law on the NBS the government had proposed.

The changes to the law allow the parliamentary majority to remove and appoint NBS governors and vice governors directly.

The EU sees this as an attempt to establish direct political control over the NBS, which is contrary to EU's fundamental charters and laws.

Serbia is a candidate for EU membership.