Pro-Western, democracy activists in Serbia said they feel betrayed by the EU for failing to act to prevent or punish the autocratic turn of President Aleksandar Vučić’s government. euronews.com/2023/12/13/ser…

🇷🇸 Serbians dreaming of EU membership feel betrayed ahead of elections euronews.com/2023/12/13/ser…

How on Earth can the EU Commission unblock €10.2 billion of public money for Hungary despite persistent breaches of EU law? The concept of political corruption finds a new expression in the EU legal order #Orban #EUCO #eucocouncil politico.eu/article/commis…

Imagine climate protesters doing this. There'd be calls for introducing martial law. 😳

For weeks journalists in Novi Sad have faced death threats & vicious abuse online EU leaders should urge the Serbian authorities to investigate the persistent smear campaigns & serious threats to journalists’ safety Failure to act would put lives at risk en.nuns.rs/serbia-escalat…

Having our Serbian friends visiting the Hague offered Ministerie van BZ NL Helsinki Committee Clingendael Institute an opportunity to better understand how challenging their work has recently become in Serbia. We stand united with them and work together to improve the position of local heroes of #Serbia 👏

Engaging and timely discussion with Serbian civil society representatives on the current political situation and Serbia’s EU path. The rule of law, effective anti-corruption measures, media freedom, and accountable democratic institutions are central to the EU, and to the future

The intimidation of the NGO sector by the Serbian government continues with police raids on offices of USAID-supported organisations. This is an alarming attack on the civil society in #Serbia. We stand in solidarity with those being targeted. #HumanRights #FreedomOfSpeech

Worrisome development in #Serbia where government threats escalated into police raids based on Trumpian arguments. These #NGOs are vital watchdogs and support marginalized groups, hold the government accountable and criticize #corruption and nepotism. We have to support them!

Spoke to KRIK about #mediafreedom and importance of independent and pluriform media for democracy. Discussed journalists’ safety, lawsuits KRIK is facing and anti SLAPP initiatives. Good news: citizens’ support for the important work of KRIK is growing. #freedomofexpression

The importance of civic space, human rights & fundamental freedoms as core EU values were discussed by CRTA, KOMS MLADI, ambassador Martijn Elgersma and his colleagues at a working breakfast yesterday, highlighting key challenges and priorities ahead.

The Dutch public broadcaster made a sketch on the current situation of the world

little did we know in October how protests and police raids would change the climate in #Serbia. Last week 4 NGOs were raided and I'm lucky to see Marta Kos +Dutch Embassy in Serbia and in Montenegro standing by their CSO partners, I wish I saw more diplomats sending this clear signal of solidarity