EU warns Serbia of potential funding cuts over judicial reforms
The EU is reviewing 1.6 billion euros for Serbia after new judicial laws sparked concerns. Commissioner Marta Kos warned the reforms erode the rule of law.
The European Commission is actively reviewing whether to withhold part or all of a 1.6 billion euro allocation under the EU Growth Plan for the Western Balkans after Serbia 
RS passed laws centralising the judiciary. EU officials have stated that these new laws are eroding trust in the commitment of the nation to the rule of law, leading to the current evaluation of the funding. The disbursement of these funds is tied to specific preconditions linked to rule-of-law benchmarks which the European Union is now scrutinising.
RS passed laws centralising the judiciary. EU officials have stated that these new laws are eroding trust in the commitment of the nation to the rule of law, leading to the current evaluation of the funding. The disbursement of these funds is tied to specific preconditions linked to rule-of-law benchmarks which the European Union is now scrutinising.
