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If an election were held today, 🇷🇸 political map would look very different. The Student List leads among decided voters, suggesting that 🇷🇸 protests and political mobilisation may be reshaping electoral politics in ways that seemed unlikely not long ago. (🧵/end) @crtaplus.bsky.social

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Who do citizens blame for corruption? More people point to the political system as a whole. It's a reminder that, for many, corruption is seen as a feature of how politics works, not simply the fault of whoever happens to be in power. (🧵/4)

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A year and a half after the protests began, public support has barely moved. Around six in ten citizens continue to back the student movement, despite months of political confrontation. Whatever happens next, it's difficult to dismiss this as a short-lived protest wave. (🧵/3)

Universities remain 🇷🇸 most trusted institution, while trust in political institutions continues to lag behind. It reflects a broader pattern: citizens haven't stopped believing in public institutions, they've become much more selective about which ones they trust. (🧵/2)

Serbia isn't just polarised, it's increasingly split between the democracy people want and the democracy they believe they already have. @crta.bsky.social latest public opinion survey offers a fascinating snapshot as the country heads toward what could be a politically 💥 autumn. (🧵/1)

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📢 Stay tuned: we'll be sharing our own reflections, key takeaways, and recommendations from this week's discussions in Brussels very soon. (🧵/end)

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We are grateful to be included in these important discussions and to contribute our perspective from the Western Balkans on how Europe can strengthen democratic resilience, protect civic space, and foster meaningful citizen participation. (🧵/4)

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… to discuss democratic resilience, disinformation, Al and elections, civic participation, media freedom, and the future of democratic engagement in Europe. (🧵/3)

Today, we are pleased to be participating in the Commission’sHigh-Level Event on Democracy, bringing together policymakers, researchers, civil society, media representatives, and democracy practitioners … (🧵/2)

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European Partnership for Democracy @epd.eu · 09/06/2026

It's been impossible to be in Brussels this week without hearing discussions about the European Democracy Shield. Following the EP’s adoption of proposals to strengthen and improve the EUDS, the conversation is now moving into implementation, priorities, and practical action. (🧵/1)

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📌 Final panel on the European Democracy Shield: "Civil society is the last line of defence when public institutions weaken. They’re not complementing democracy, but rather keeping it alive" 🎙️Tjaša Feher, EU Advocacy Manager, EUCrta #EPDAC2026 @tjasafeher.bsky.social @eucrta.bsky.social

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Conclusions from Tivat 🇪🇺🇲🇪 - strong support for Montenegro's 2028 EU ambition, renewed commitment to the Western Balkans' EU future, and growing focus on integration before accession. Faster where reforms are delivered, but still fair, credible and merit-based. Time to move from words to reality.

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While the final vote awaits the July plenary, the AFET vote sends a clear message: democratic backsliding cannot be ignored. A credible enlargement policy requires accountability, and support for those working to defend democracy and the rule of law. 🇪🇺🇷🇸 (🧵6/6)

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Equally significant is the call to reassess further disbursements under the #ReformandGrowthFacility if Serbia fails to meet key commitments on democracy and the rule of law. Accountability and conditionality are essential to a credible enlargement process. (🧵5/6)

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The report's adoption by an overwhelming majority sends a clear political message: There is broad consensus within the European Parliament that EU accession must remain a merit-based process grounded in democracy, the rule of law, and shared European values. (🧵4/6)

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This demonstrates that the voices of citizens, NGOs and CSOs, journalists, activists, academics, and independent organisations are being heard. At a time of growing concerns over democratic backsliding, this recognition matters. (🧵3/6)

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We are encouraged to see the European Parliament taking its oversight role seriously and responding to realities on the ground. Many concerns and recommendations raised by civil society organisations in Serbia and across Europe are reflected in the report. (🧵2/6)

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We welcome the adoption of the Serbia Report by the @europarl.europa.eu's @afet.europarl.europa.eu: one of the strongest messages the European Parliament has sent on Serbia in recent years. 🇷🇸 (🧵1/6)

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One year later, this mission continues to guide everything we do. We remain committed to building stronger bridges between civic actors on the ground and institutions shaping the region’s future. Thank you to everyone who has been part of this journey so far.

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Over the past year, we’ve seen both the increasing pressure facing civil society in the Western Balkans and the incredible resilience, courage, and solidarity of organizations and activists across the region.

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EUCRTA was created to help ensure that voices of those defending democracy and the European idea in the region are heard in EU policymaking spaces.

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EUCRTA @eucrta.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

This month, EUCRTA celebrates its one-year anniversary since becoming operational. 🥳 And that deserves a slightly longer post ⬇️

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Congratulations to Montenegro on 20 years of independence! 🥳 In a region with a complex history, mutual respect for neighboring countries’ choices and measured rhetoric matter for preserving good neighbourly relations.

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EUCRTA @eucrta.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Big day at work for Nikola Vučurević, head of the AP Vojvodina office at Serbia’s Mission in Brussels. Not diplomacy, not citizens' interests. Just roaming outside the European Parliament taking secret photos of Serbian students for Informer like an unpaid intern for regime media.

Visual of a secret photographer and acting in favor of the government

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EUCRTA @eucrta.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Such state of affairs, raises a question whether this electoral process represents a country on a road to EU membership or on a road to complete democratic backsliding.

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EUCRTA @eucrta.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

🟠 Local Elections in Serbia - The Day After 🟠 While the pre-election period was marked by intensive campaigning and high political tensions, the day of the elections will be remembered as one filled with violence and numerous irregularities.

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EUCRTA @eucrta.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

16 minutes of silence. Hundreds of thousands of protestors. One alleged acoustic device. The day forever marked in history books. Read more about this story: eucrta.eu/updates/sonn...

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Sonic attack on a silent protest on 15 March 2025: One Year Later - EUCRTA

Allegations of a sonic weapon during the 15 March 2025 Belgrade protest raise questions after a tribute to Novi Sad victims.

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EUCRTA @eucrta.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

✴️ New step in Serbia’s electoral reform process: a Commission formed to audit the Unified Voter Register. Fixing voter register accuracy is essential for free and fair elections. Success depends on transparency and institutional cooperation. Read more here:

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https://eucrta.eu/updates/uvr-unpacked-why-serbias-democracy-depends-on-it/

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🗣️ What Serbian civil society highlighted in Brussels (2/2): ⚠️ Disinformation and pressure on CSOs weaken trust in the EU path 🤝 Calls for dialogue without prior de-escalation by the government erode trust 🔁 EU engagement needs to be steady and long-term

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🗣️ What Serbian civil society highlighted in Brussels (1/2): 📜 The problem is not the laws, but implementation and missing political will 🗳️ Elections remain structurally unfair despite formal reforms 📰🎓 Civic space, media freedom & academic autonomy are all shrinking

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Participants included Members of the @europarl.europa.eu, policy advisors and other 🇪🇺 institutions, Serbian civil society representatives, diplomats and analysts. The discussion focused on reforms (or lack thereof) in Serbia, democratic backsliding, and the state of civic space.

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On 11 December, EUCRTA, the SHARE Foundation and MEP Vladimir Prebilič hosted a closed discussion in the European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu, on the EU Commission's latest report on Serbia, Serbia’s EU accession process and recent developments in the country. Key takeaways from the discussion👇

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The discussion brought together representatives of EP, policy advisors and other EU institutions, Serbian civil society, diplomats and analysts to assess reforms, democratic backsliding, and civic space in Serbia.

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This is a budget that finally treats enlargement as what it is - a strategic investment in Europe’s peace, security and resilience.

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🌍 The Global Europe fund will double to €200 billion, with €43 billion earmarked for countries in the Western Balkans and Eastern Neighbourhood. A dedicated €100 billion Ukraine Fund will support reforms, reconstruction and EU accession.

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🇪🇺 The European Commission’s 2028–2034 Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) makes enlargement a central part of Europe’s geopolitical strategy - backed by real money, not just promises.

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💰 For the first time since the “big bang” EU enlargement, the European Union is visibly making room in its long-term budget for new Member States. It repositions enlargement as a real budgetary commitment, not just a distant aspiration.

Backing Enlargement: How the Next EU Budget Aims to Transform Europe - EUCRTA

💰The Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) is the new buzzword in Brussels and will be the subject of heated discussions for the next two years. But how is the next 🇪🇺 enlargement reflected in the European Commission's proposal?👇 Read the full brief on our website: eucrta.eu/updates/eu-m....

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The European Commission’s proposed 2028-2034 Multiannual Financial Framework makes enlargement a central pillar of its geopolitical strategy.

➡️ To truly support democratic change in Serbia, the EU should strengthen its ties with pro-democratic and pro-European political opposition and civil society, ensuring that any future government will see the EU as an ally.

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➡️ At the same time, a wind of change is visible in the EU’s approach to Serbia, as EU institutions and representatives grow more vocal and critical of the country’s serious democratic backsliding.

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➡️ While the continued protests calling for change signal a clear civic awakening, this momentum is being met with growing repression and deepening authoritarianism.

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➡️ Serbian citizens increasingly feel their country is heading in the wrong direction. They see corruption as Serbia’s main problem, and 64% of citizens believe that snap parliamentary elections could offer a way out of the long-running crisis.

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