Serbia is a candidate country for European Union membership. The EU is Serbia’s primary political and economic partner, and its largest provider of financial assistance. To support Serbia on its path towards EU membership, the EU and Serbia are working closely to meet EU standards. This covers many areas – from strengthening the rule of law and countering corruption, to improving human rights and the business environment.
In parallel, the EU’s financial support in fields like environmental protection, infrastructure, business competitiveness, education, culture and more, are bringing benefits and opportunities for Serbian citizens.
STORIES FROM SERBIA
Real people, true stories
Discover creative and innovative ideas that come to life in Serbia – thanks to the support of the European Union.
The EU-funded Innovation. Media. Minds. (IMM) Programme is now accepting applications for production grants supporting independent media in the Western Balkans. These grants aim to promote pluralism of expression, strengthen cooperation with Public Service Media (PSM), and enhance audience-focused reporting on topics like cultural exchange, rule of law, governance, and environmental issues. Grants of up to EUR 30,000 are available, with a total budget of EUR 90,000. Eligible applicants must be independent media outlets in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, or Serbia, with a formal agreement to broadcast content with a Western Balkan PSM. Applications are open until 13 November 2024 via the Goethe Application Portal (GAP).
The third call for the Individual Mobility Action under the Culture Moves Europe programme invites artists and cultural professionals to apply for a grant that enables them to carry out creative projects with a partner in another Creative Europe country. This grant supports projects aimed at exploring new artistic concepts, creating original works, expanding professional networks, or enhancing skills through collaboration. Applicants can propose projects that align with at least two of these goals, and the projects must be carried out in a country different from the applicant’s residence. This opportunity is available for both individual applicants and groups of up to five people, with flexible project durations ranging from 7 to 40 days depending on the project type. The grant covers travel and daily allowances, with additional top-ups available for factors such as environmental sustainability, visa requirements, or accessibility needs. Culture Moves Europe especially encourages participation from artists and professionals with disabilities, offering options for virtual or hybrid mobility. Applicants are reminded that the programme focuses on fostering creation and professional exchange, not simply presenting previously created work. Projects can start no earlier than 60 days from the monthly deadline, and the overall deadline for the third call is 30 November 2024.
Author: European Union
Factsheets | Published in: 2024
This fact sheet provides information on the EU support to Roma integration in the Western Balkans
Author: Directorate-General for Neighbourhood and Enlargement Negotiations
Factsheets | Published in: 2024
Factsheet: EU Support to Civil Society in the Western Balkans and Türkiye
Swipe right
Application for EU membership
EU Candidate country status granted
Entry into force of the Stabilisation and Association Agreement
Accession negotiations opened
18 chapters out of 35 opened of which 2 provisionally closed
These infographics are based on latest available statistical data produced by Eurostat (2019).
POPULATION
6.8millionPOPULATION DENSITY
91 (per km²)FERTILITY RATE
1.52LIFE EXPECTANCY
YOUNG PEOPLE (<15)
(of total population)
PEOPLE WITH
TERTIARY EDUCATION
(of total population)
GDP
per capita: €7,780IMPORTS OF GOODS
EXPORT OF GOODS
Sign up for our monthly newsletter for all the latest news, stories funding opportunities and events!
You can also choose to receive a weekly digest or instant alerts.
Please wait while your video is being uploaded...
Don't close this window!Thank you! Please check your e-mail
We have sent you an email with a confirmation link. Click on the link and complete your subscription.
If you don’t see the email in your inbox please check your spam folder.