Print in German: The EU should abandon the idea that Vučić is the guarantor of regional stability

“The European Union should abandon the idea that Vučić is the guarantor of regional stability. He may have once been, but now that he is in serious trouble, he could become a risk,” the German-language press assesses. “A week has passed since the mass protest in Belgrade, but the students’ fight against Vučić’s government is not over. There is a suspicion that … The article German media: EU should abandon the idea that Vučić is the guarantor of …

For more than a decade, the EU’s approach to the Western Balkans has been one of prudent pragmatism, giving priority to the stability of the region in order to avoid major disruptions across the continent, keeping aspiring EU members in the pre-accession era. Instead of pushing real reforms, Brussels has chosen to partner with strong leaders who can ensure short-term stability. But now, one of the strong men it has appeased the most, Serbian Pre…

"The European Union should abandon the idea that Vučić is the guarantor of the stability of the region. Maybe he once was, but now that he is in serious trouble, he could become a risk," the German press assesses.