Serbia has taken an “irreversible” step towards European Union membership, with the first two chapters of accession talks between the bloc and the former Yugoslav nation opening in Brussels.
Analysts say the opening of EU talks Tuesday is a reward for Belgrade’s cooperation in normalizing bilateral relations with Kosovo and handing over suspected war criminals.
Initial discussions on Serbia’s EU entry began roughly two years ago.
London School of Economics and Political Science Senior Research Fellow James Ker-Lindsay says the talks mark the end of a long preliminary stage to European membership.
“Now we really get into the hard and fast …read more
Source: Voice of America
