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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 the candidate countries as reliable partners in the defense of common principles such as values, security and prosperity," said Stano.
A series of protests have been held in Serbia following the December 17 election, fueled by allegations of electoral fraud by the ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS), which claimed victory at all levels.
The SNS and state leaders deny these accusations.
The OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) also expressed doubts about the irregularity of the elections, which on December 18 announced that the elections were marked by major irregularities, misuse of public funds, and media dominance by President Aleksandar Vučić. , negative campaigning and fear mongering.
The United States of America called on the authorities in Serbia to investigate allegations of election irregularities by international observers.
Also, a part of the MEPs demanded an independent investigation of all irregularities reported during the elections in Serbia.
"Regarding the elections in Serbia and what followed after them, the EU has appealed to all actors for calm and dialogue. Complaints of electoral irregularities must be properly investigated and addressed. We have been clear that, while the right to peaceful protests applies, violence is not a solution and is unacceptable. Police actions must be proportionate and respect basic rights and the rule of law," Stano added./ REL
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