EU leaders on Friday (16 June) pledged to help stabilise the political and economic situation in Serbia if it takes the first step on war crimes suspect Ratko Mladic, amid mounting radicalism in the west Balkan state.
"A peaceful and prosperous Serbia fully integrated into the family of European nations is very important for the stability of the region," the member states' formal conclusions read.
"The EU stands ready to enhance its role in Kosovo following a status determinat...
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Already a member? Login hereAndrew Rettman is EUobserver's Foreign Affairs Editor. He has been writing about foreign and security affairs for EUobserver since 2005. He is Polish but grew up in the UK. He has also written for The Guardian, The Telegraph, and The Times of London.
Andrew Rettman is EUobserver's Foreign Affairs Editor. He has been writing about foreign and security affairs for EUobserver since 2005. He is Polish but grew up in the UK. He has also written for The Guardian, The Telegraph, and The Times of London.