Eleven EU countries have sent a letter to foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, urging a shift from unanimous voting to qualified majority voting in foreign affairs. They argue that individual vetoes are stalling joint EU action. The move would strip smaller states like Croatia and Bulgaria of their biggest leverage.
The council's third constitutive session failed to elect a president. No candidate received the required six votes. The body remains without a leader.
Branko Pavlović of the movement 'Mi - glas iz naroda' says the group will not run in parliamentary elections. He cites a lack of logistics needed for serious political work. The movement will stay out of the race.
Municipal leaders from most municipalities operating under the temporary institutions system held a protest in Pristina. They cited reductions in local budgets and interference in their powers and autonomy. The protest highlighted ongoing tensions over local governance.
Keir Starmer, the former British prime minister, is stepping down from parliament. His departure clears the way for a snap election in the UK. The move comes as a surprise and reshapes the political calendar. With Starmer out of the Commons, party leaders are already positioning for the campaign ahead.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić met with officials from Non-Aligned Movement member states, with representatives from Ghana and Cuba among those present. The talks touched on bilateral relations and broader cooperation within the movement. No further details from the discussions were released.
The trial of Dragana Sotirovski, the former mayor of Niš, gets underway tomorrow. She stands accused of abusing her official position while in office. The case will be heard in court starting the next day.
The Serbian Ministry of Defense is recruiting citizens for non-commissioned officer training. Candidates will undergo a five-level testing process by the end of the month.
Ivica Dačić of the Socialist Party of Serbia and Jug Radivojević of the Social Democratic Party of Serbia signed a memorandum today. The agreement aims to improve political and programmatic cooperation between the two parties.
Ana Brnabić, President of the Serbian National Assembly, responded to threats from Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković. Plenković warned that Serbia could block its own EU path if certain military honors are given at Ratko Mladić's funeral.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine for the sake of humanity during a meeting in Kyrgyzstan. But the Kremlin chief's reaction drew more attention than the plea. Putin looked down, frowned, and removed his earpiece during the tense exchange.
Belgrade is hosting a meeting to mark the 65th anniversary of the first Non-Aligned Movement conference. Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić and Uganda's Vice President Jessica Alupo opened the gathering. The event highlights the movement's commitment to the UN Charter.
Aleksandar Jovanović Ćuta, the leader of the Ecological Uprising, has stirred controversy with his latest remarks. He claimed that students are incapable of communication, criticized EU leaders for their frequent displays of closeness with Serbian President Vučić, and announced in advance that he will not accept the outcome of the elections.
The third constitutive session of Serbia's electronic media regulator, REM, started in Belgrade at around 11 a.m. The council is meeting to establish its leadership and set its agenda. This is part of the ongoing process to form the regulatory body.
The company Trepča jug, run by the provisional Pristina institutions, has asked for two more premises on Braće Milić Square near the main bridge in northern Mitrovica to be vacated. It claims the space is being used without a contract or valid authorization. This is part of an ongoing dispute over property in the area.
Tito, Nasser, and Nehru led 25 nations in Belgrade to found the Non-Aligned Movement 65 years ago. The organization has since grown to 120 member states. It continues to seek a role in global international relations.
The municipal organization of families of captured and fallen fighters and missing civilians in Srebrenica has demanded the removal of Faruk Đozić. Đozić heads the Department for General Administration. The request comes after he made derogatory remarks about Ratko Mladić. The organization wants him dismissed from his post.