EU foreign ministers on Monday (28 January) agreed to offer Serbia an interim political pact to be signed just days after the second round of the country's presidential elections – but firm opposition from the Dutch blocked the signing of a genuine pre-membership deal.
The bloc's ministers would like to sign the interim political agreement on 7 February, offering Belgrade closer trade relations, relaxed visa requirements and educational cooperation.
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