Dragan Đilas warns EU integration halt would isolate Serbia

Dragan Đilas, leading the ‘Evropska Srbija’ list, warned that halting Serbia’s European integration would lead to national isolation. Speaking at a campaign rally, Đilas argued that stopping the integration process would result in the loss of European projects and make the country a risky environment for investments.

Đilas also addressed domestic issues in Belgrade, criticizing the current state of urban infrastructure and public services. He noted that while the city needs more schools, health centers, and metro lines, there is a proliferation of betting shops and casinos instead. He emphasized that international cooperation, such as data sharing with Europol and Eurojust, is essential for combating organized crime.

Zdravko Ponoš, leader of ‘Srbija centar’, described himself and his party as ‘Euro-realists’ rather than ‘Euro-fanatics.’ He stated that their support for EU membership is based on national interest and the well-being of citizens, asserting that joining the European Union does not mean a loss of national identity.