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The European Union has offered Serbia a chance to advance its membership talks if the student-led opposition forms a government committed to strengthening democracy, according to the EU's annual enlargement report. The report also highlighted Montenegro's expected accession in 2028, followed by Albania and Moldova in 2029, while Ukraine's membership remains uncertain. The report emphasized the importance of democratic reforms and fundamental rights for Serbia's accession path. The EU's expansion process has been slow, with concerns about the bloc's functionality, but the prospect of membership has driven significant reforms in the Western Balkans. The commission has introduced a 'road map' for each aspiring member, with Montenegro, Albania, Moldova, and Ukraine being the most likely to join soon. The formation of a new government in Serbia could take months, and its priority may not be EU membership, focusing instead on rooting out corruption.
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