5 key political moments for Serbia in 2023
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- 07 Feb 2023
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The Kosovo issue, the war in Ukraine, the introduction of sanctions against Russia, relations with super powers, EU accession, energy stability and preparation for the coming winter will be key political moments in Serbia in 2023, according to analysts, who added it is clear that 2023 will be perhaps more challenging for Serbia than the entire previous decade.
1) Kosovo problem: Expediting the dialogue
It seems that the solution to the Kosovo problem is be all and end all with Serbia’s progress in the EU accession process and overall relations with Brussels hinging on it. France and Germany came up with a joint proposal on how to solve this decades-long issue while the West is on the offensive too as it no longer wants to leave anything to chance.
Bojan Klačar from CeSID says that, in 2023, Serbia could have the most important debate regarding Kosovo, since “the acceptance and rejection of the European agreement entail numerous consequences.”
“Expediting the dialogue certainly implies numerous diplomatic activities, perhaps not direct pressures, but Serbia will certainly be made aware of the negative consequences in case of obstruction or failure. European partners insist on clear answers, while the US policy shows a lot of finesse and a different approach,” Klačar says.
2) Relations with superpowers – taking sides
In the year ahead, Serbia’s relations with superpowers will perhaps be more significant than in previous decades due to the complex foreign political situation, which was most certainly caused by the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Everybody is asked to take sides and countries are regrouping. This is what has been going on at the global level for a year now with undiminished intensity. Read More…
