Serbia has moved a step closer to joining the European Union after opening talks on a series of environmental policies.
On Tuesday, Belgrade was permitted to begin discussions on climate change, energy, transport and trans-European infrastructure networks.
Serbian Prime Minister Ana Brnabić told reporters in Brussels that the move marks “a very important milestone for our European integration process”.
But the EU has warned progress on its path to EU membership still depends on Serbia normalising relations with Kosovo.
Countries wanting to join the 27-member bloc must bring their laws and regulations in line with EU standards.
Hopefuls must achieve negotiations in 35 policy areas, from the free movement of workers to taxation, or agricultural
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