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Serbia's Socialists favor Democrats for new government [May 08, 2012] BELGRADE (Reuters) - Serbia's resurgent Socialists said on Tuesday they were prepared to revive a coalition with the pro-Western Democratic Party after inconclusive elections but indicated they expected to lead the government. The alliance would likely keep Serbia on track to open membership talks with the European Union, but had a patchy record over the last four years on reforming the economy ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Backing EU bid, Serb right tries to oust liberals [May 06, 2012] BELGRADE (Reuters) - Opposition populists once allied with Serbian strongman Slobodan Milosevic pushed for power on Sunday, buoyed by voter anger over the state of the economy and pledging support for the ex-Yugoslav republic's bid to join the European Union. Liberals who took power with Milosevic's ouster in 2000 face their strongest challenge yet from the Serbian Progressive Party led by ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Serbian elections focus on the economy [May 06, 2012] Serbians are voting on Sunday in presidential, parliamentary and local elections. Now that Serbia is an EU candidate, the focus has shifted to the dire state of the Serbian economy. [via YahooNews] More >>

Serbia continues to report surplus in CEFTA [Jan 05, 2012] BELGRADE -- Serbia's deficit-ridden economy continues to perform strongly in the CEFTA markets, according to new data released by the Statistical Office. [via YahooNews] More >>

EU ambition setback "won't jeopardize economy" [Dec 09, 2011] BELGRADE -- Serbian Minister of Economy Neboj?a ?iri? stated Friday that the postponement of Serbia's EU candidate status will not affect economic trends in Serbia. [via YahooNews] More >>

"Serbia should have economic cooperation with EU" [Nov 10, 2011] BELGRADE -- Opposition DSS leader Vojislav Ko?tunica says that Serbia should cooperate with the EU, particularly in the economy, because the EU market is very important. [via YahooNews] More >>

11th Economic Summit to begin in Belgrade [Oct 03, 2011] BELGRADE -- The 11th Economic Summit dubbed "Serbia-EU: Prospects & Challenges - The impact of the Global Crisis on the Serbian Economy" starts in Belgrade on Monday. [via YahooNews] More >>

Partner 2011 defense industry fair opens in Belgrade [Jun 28, 2011] BELGRADE -- Defense Minister Dragan ?utanovac said today that Serbia's defense industry was on the rise, constituting one of most vital parts of the country's economy. [via YahooNews] More >>

Competitive economy ?key for EU integration? [Jun 04, 2011] BELGRADE -- Serbia cannot make progress in the EU integration without a strong and competitive economy, Serbian Chamber of Commerce (PKS) President Milo? Bugarin has said. [via YahooNews] More >>

?Government in conflict with itself? [Feb 20, 2011] BELGRADE -- Democratic Party of Serbia (DSS) leader Vojislav Ko?tunica says the government has started ?a fight against itself? instead of dealing with the failed economy. [via YahooNews] More >>

Serbian PM announces replacement of his deputy amid a government rift [Feb 14, 2011] A dispute between top officials in Serbia's coalition government could mean it is about to collapse, leading to early elections. Prime Minister Mirko Cvetkovic said Monday he has begun the process of sacking Mladjan Dinkic, the deputy prime minister in charge of the economy, from the Cabinet. [via YahooNews] More >>

Serbia, EU to sign market liberalization protocol [Jan 11, 2011] BELGRADE -- Serbia's Minister of Economy Mla?an Dinki? and EU Trade Commissioner Karel De Gucht will sign a market liberalization protocol in Brussels on Tuesday. [via YahooNews] More >>