Cluster 3

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EU Countries Postpone Decision on Opening Cluster 3, Encourage Serbia to Continue Reforms

European Union member states have postponed the decision to open Cluster 3 (Competitiveness and Inclusive Growth). According to the conclusions of the EU Presidency on enlargement, the Council will return to the issue of opening this cluster in line with the negotiating framework.

13:16Pre 19 d17.12.2025.

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Macut in Tirana: I Insisted on Opening Cluster 3 and the Remaining Chapters

Serbian Prime Minister Djuro Macut stated that at the Western Balkans leaders’ summit in Tirana, he insisted on opening Cluster 3 and other chapters that have been on hold for more than three years.

14:08Pre 44 d21.11.2025.

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Slobodan Zecevic: Opening Cluster Three Closer Than Ever, but Dependent on the EU’s Unanimous Decision

Following the three-hour meeting between Aleksandar Vucic and Emmanuel Macron in Paris, there are increasing indications that Serbia could open Cluster Three by the end of the year, said Slobodan Zecevic of the Institute for European Studies.

12:19Pre 52 d14.11.2025.

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European Commission on Serbia: Recommendations remain valid, Cluster 3 technically ready for opening

The recommendations of the European Commission from previous years remain valid, and Serbia has met the criteria for opening Cluster 3 (competitiveness and inclusive growth), which is technically ready to be opened, according to the draft version of the EC’s 2025 Enlargement Policy Report.

12:24Pre 62 d04.11.2025.

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Head of the EU Delegation in Serbia: Tangible Results in Rule of Law Needed to Open Cluster 3

Head of the European Union Delegation in Serbia, Andreas von Beckerath, stated in a meeting with Minister for European Integration Nemanja Starovic that the opening of Cluster 3 in the EU accession negotiations depends on tangible and sustainable progress in the area of rule of law.

08:10Pre 137 d21.08.2025.

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EU Enlargement Commissioner: Possible Opening of Cluster 3 in the Fall

European Commissioner for Enlargement, Marta Kos, stated that Serbia could open Cluster 3 in the fall if it fulfills the necessary conditions in the meantime, but she assessed that Serbia is making slow progress in the key area of the rule of law.

11:50Pre 171 d18.07.2025.

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Ana Brnabic after Meeting with Marta Kos: An Ambitious but Feasible Plan to Open Cluster 3 by the End of July

President of the National Assembly of Serbia, Ana Brnabic, stated after her meeting in Brussels with EU Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos that all topics regarding what Serbia must do before the official opening of Cluster 3 were discussed.

08:45Pre 215 d04.06.2025.

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Serbia's Ambassador to the EU: Cluster 3 Could Be Opened by the End of July, But It’s a Political Decision

Serbia’s Ambassador to the European Union (EU), Danijel Apostolovic, stated to Newsmax Balkans that Serbia’s strategic goal is to fully align its legislation with the EU by the end of 2026, and he believes that our country can be part of a potential new enlargement package in 2030.

11:46Pre 217 d02.06.2025.

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President of the European Commission: Milestones in the Accession Process of Serbia, Montenegro, and Albania

The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, highlighted that significant milestones have been achieved in the accession processes of Serbia, Albania, and Montenegro during Hungary's presidency of the Council of the European Union.

08:26Pre 381 d20.12.2024.

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No Agreement on Opening Cluster 3 with Serbia Again

Ambassadors of EU member states have not reached a final agreement on giving Serbia the green light to open Cluster 3, which concerns competitiveness and inclusive growth, and discussions on this issue will continue, reports the Tanjug news agency.

15:07Pre 386 d14.12.2024.

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Minister Starovic: We Rightly Expect the Opening of Cluster 3, Serbia Has Fulfilled Its Obligations

The Minister of Labor, Eployment, Veterans and Social Affairs, Nemanja Starovic, stated to Newsmax Balkans that Serbia has fulfilled its obligations and rightfully expects the European Union to fulfill its commitments by opening Cluster 3.

08:47Pre 389 d12.12.2024.

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European Commissioner for Enlargement: We Want Cluster 3 to Be Opened in Negotiations with Serbia

The European Commission would like to see the opening of Cluster 3 in EU negotiations with Serbia, emphasized the new European Commissioner for Enlargement, Marta Kos, in Brussels.

14:12Pre 395 d05.12.2024.

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President of Serbia on the non-opening of Cluster 3: We will continue to talk to everyone and fight

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic stated, regarding the lack of consensus among EU member states about opening new chapters in negotiations with Serbia, that Hungary will schedule a new meeting for next week.

13:11Pre 396 d05.12.2024.

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EU Member States Fail to Reach Agreement on Opening Cluster 3 with Serbia Again

Ambassadors of EU member states have once again failed to reach an agreement on opening Cluster 3, which pertains to competitiveness and inclusive growth, in Serbia’s accession negotiations.

16:33Pre 396 d04.12.2024.

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