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The Netherlands is preparing to veto Serbia, a new step towards the European Union under the sign of the question

The European Commission's proposal to open a new negotiation cluster with Serbia has faced opposition from some EU member states, including the Netherlands, which is prepared to use a veto. During a meeting of ambassadors in Brussels, the Commission planned to seek agreement for opening the third cluster, but several countries remain unconvinced that the conditions have been met. According to Politico, the Netherlands is ready to block the move, and more diplomats and officials suggest the proposal likely won’t receive unanimous support from all 27 EU members. The debate over Serbia’s membership also raised broader questions about EU expansion, with some officials arguing that the process should consider geopolitical factors, while others warn against rewarding candidates before visible progress in democracy, rule of law, and human rights. Serbian Prime Minister Nemanja Starović criticized the potential delay as a missed opportunity for further reforms, warning it would benefit anti-European political forces. Some EU members remain skeptical, citing concerns over human rights and the geopolitical implications of expanding EU membership.