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Members of the Greens/EFA and Renew Europe groups in the European Parliament, Vladimir Prebilić and Sandro Gozi, respectively, call on the European Commission to urgently react to the "destruction of all norms and rules" in Serbia.
In a public letter to EC President Ursula von der Leyen and Commissioners, Prebilić and Gozi express their "deep alarm at the accelerated deterioration of the rule of law, democratic standards and fundamental rights in Serbia."
“The recent intrusive police actions within the premises of the University of Belgrade, including searches, seizure of internal documentation and the investigation of the Rector of the University of Belgrade, Vladan Đokić, broadcast live on pro-government television channels, must be condemned in the strongest possible terms,” the letter states.
The document assesses that "such behavior is incompatible with the fundamental principles of institutional autonomy, due process and the rule of law and signals a deliberate attempt to intimidate academic institutions and silence critical voices."
"The relevant authorities should conduct a focused, transparent and legally based investigation into the tragic death of a student at the Faculty of Philosophy, free from political interference," the letter states.
According to Prebilić and Gozi, equally unacceptable are public statements made by the Minister of Information and Telecommunications, Boris Bratina, who suggests that Serbian police should use deadly force against students.
"This is a serious incitement to violence and represents a flagrant violation of all fundamental rights and democratic norms. He must resign immediately," the letter states.
In addition, the two MEPs express “their full support for Rector Đokić and for the student movement, whose demands for accountability after the Novi Sad tragedy, transparency and respect for democratic principles are legitimate and urgent.”
"Indeed, the only credible way forward is to organize free and fair early elections, but these cannot take place under the current conditions. Therefore, a strong stance from the European Commission is essential: no more EU funds should be disbursed to Serbia until concrete and verifiable reforms are implemented, in particular the implementation of the voter register and the proper functioning of the Regulatory Authority for Electronic Media (REM)," the letter from the two MEPs states.
The document concludes that “a clear, determined and urgent response is required to uphold fundamental values and support the citizens of Serbia in their efforts for democracy and the rule of law.”
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