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The EU calls Russian propaganda the claims that the West instigated the protests in Serbia

Politiko 2024-01-09 13:57:19

The EU calls Russian propaganda the claims that the West instigated the protests

The European Union (EU) on Monday rejected Serbian claims that the West instigated the several-day protests in Serbia and that it is trying to interfere in Serbia's electoral process after the December 17 elections.

EU spokesman Peter Stano said during a press conference in Brussels that these claims resemble the "Russian narrative".

"We reject these accusations, which are baseless. They are completely false accusations and are fueled by Russian propaganda with the aim of obstructing Serbia's path to the EU," said Stano.

Politicians in Serbia have accused the West of being behind protests in Belgrade against alleged irregularities in last month's election.

The Prime Minister of Serbia, Ana Brnabic, among others, claimed that the protests were "attempts to destabilize Serbia".

Stano again called on Serbia to avoid the rhetoric fueled by Russia against the EU.

"The EU has been very clear, maintaining ties with Russia during the war and its aggression against Ukraine is not compatible with the EU membership process. The bloc wants to count on all candidate countries as reliable partners in the defense of common principles such as values, security and prosperity," said Stano.

A series of protests were held in Serbia after the December 17 elections, fueled by accusations of electoral theft by the ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS), which declared victory at all levels./ REL

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