Serbia called for a referendum on EU membership

Former Serbian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Vulin called for a referendum on the country's accession to the European Union (EU). He stated this on August 30 after the Icelanders refused to negotiate with the EU in a referendum.

"Iceland said no to the European Union in the referendum. They decided to be free. Neither threats nor promises helped, the Icelanders decided to make their own decision. Why doesn't anyone ask the Serbs what they think about blackmail and threats from the EU? Why can Icelanders express their opinion about the EU, but not the Serbs? When a referendum on EU integration will be held in Serbia," he told RTV Pancevo.

In Iceland, more than 52% voted against joining the EU, fearing restrictions on sovereignty and problems with fishing. In Serbia, European integration has long been controversial.

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European integration and energy issues will be on the agenda.

On July 3, Vulin also stated the need for Serbia to hold a referendum after the upcoming elections on whether to continue its course towards joining the EU.

On the same day, he noted that the EU would try to interfere in the upcoming elections and the formation of the future government of Serbia. The politician stressed that EU interference is not something new for Serbia.