EU Foreign Policy Chief Calls on Serbia to Make a ‘Strategic Choice’ Between West and East

The EU warns Serbia that membership in the block requires alignment with European values, following the President's visit to Russia on Friday and refusing sanctions. Reforms and dialogue with Kosovo are also essential.

You have, uh, Callas confused in the three branches of the EU government: EADaily

EADaily, May 22nd, 2025. The head of the European Diplomacy, Kaya Kallas, at today's press conference in Serbia, did not immediately manage to correctly list which branches the power in the European Union is divided into. Izvestia writes about this.

The head of European diplomacy, Kaia Kallas, said during a visit to Belgrade that Serbia and its President Aleksandar Vucic should decide between a pro-Russian and a pro-Western course.

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EU foreign policy chief calls on Serbia to make a 'strategic choice' between West and East

European Union’s foreign policy chief says that membership candidate Serbia faces a “strategic choice” of direction.

In Belgrade, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas told Serbian authorities that "there are no shortcuts to membership" in the EU and urged them to implement the necessary reforms. She also met with opposition representatives and students.