Serbia could lose up to 1.5 billion euros from EU funds due to concerns about democratic backsliding, controversial judicial reforms, and close ties with Russia.

Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos expressed concern: "We are increasingly worried about what is happening in Serbia - from laws that undermine judicial independence to suppressing protests."

Serbia has received over 586 million euros in grants since 2021 and has access to up to 1.5 billion euros in conditional assistance. In total, the country has received more than 7 billion euros from the EU since 2000.