Source: European Parliament
Question for written answer E-002337/2025
to the Vice-President of the Commission / High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy
Rule 144
Jonas Sjöstedt (The Left)
On 14 March, 2025, the Serbian authorities arrested six activists, including five members of the Free Citizens Movement (PSG) and a student activist. They were detained on politically motivated charges based on questionable evidence, including an illegally obtained audio recording and state-controlled media footage. Three have been released under house arrest, while the others remain in pre-trial detention. These arrests represent political repression, violating national laws and international human rights standards, including the European Convention on Human Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, to which Serbia is a signatory.
- 1.What actions is the Commission taking to support the immediate release of the unlawfully detained individuals in Serbia, and what further actions are being considered?
- 2.What concrete actions is the Commission taking in response to the actions of the Serbian Government, especially given that Serbia is a candidate country to the EU?
- 3.Do the actions by the Serbian Government constitute a breach of the stabilisation and association agreement between Serbia and the EU, in particular with regard to Article 2 of the General Principles, and if so, what actions does the Commission envisage in relation to the agreement?
Submitted: 11.6.2025