Serbia: Current Issues and U.S. Policy

Abstract

Serbia faces an important crossroads in its development. It is seeking to integrate into the European Union (EU), but its progress has been hindered by a failure to arrest four remaining indicted war criminals and by tensions with the United States and the EU over the independence of Serbia's Kosovo province. The United States recognized Kosovo's independence on February 18, 2008. Britain, France, Germany, Italy and most other EU countries have also recognized Kosovo. Serbian leaders sharply condemned the move and have withdrawn Serbia's ambassadors from the United States and other countries recognizing Kosovo's independence. New parliamentary elections were held in Serbia on May 11, 2008. Pro-Western forces did well in the elections and may form the next government. The second session of the 110th Congress may consider legislation on Serbia, including conditions on aid to Serbia. This report will be updated as needed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 14, 2008
Accession Number
ADA482797

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People

  • Steven Woehrel

Organizations

  • Library of Congress

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  • Counter WMD

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  • Agreements
  • Congress
  • Cooperation
  • Criminals
  • European Union
  • Foreign Aid
  • Foreign Policy
  • Governments
  • Law
  • Local Governments
  • Market Economy
  • Minority Groups
  • Personnel Management
  • Recognition
  • Standards
  • Terrorists
  • United States

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