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EU capitals divided over opening Serbia Cluster 3

Filed: Jul 06, 2026 at 12:05 PM ET
Summary: The European Commission presented member states with a note arguing Serbia’s reforms justify opening Cluster 3, but capitals remain divided.
WHO: European Commission
WHAT: Presented an information note to EU member states arguing Serbia’s judicial reforms justify opening Cluster 3 of accession negotiations
WHEN: Jul 06, 2026 at 10:57 AM ET
WHERE: Belgium
WHY: Serbia repealed controversial judiciary reforms, prompting the Commission to say the earlier identified backsliding was remedied
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