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The author outlines Serbia’s European path so far. Firstly, he presents the main reasons for the delay in starting the process. Secondly, he points out the main political reason for slowing down this process: “Kosovo is the most expensive Serbian word”, as a poet said — but also the essence of national identity. Finally, he indicates where and what Serbia is today, and explains how it is possible to be on the European path and somewhere in between at the same time.

The end of the CVM for Romania and Bulgaria marks progress but raises questions about the depth of reforms and evolving EU oversight dynamic