Serbia

Serbia’s Rio smash dents EU electric-car dream

21 Jan 2022

The Balkan state nixed the $120 bln miner’s lithium project on environmental grounds. A looming election and spat over tennis ace Novak Djokovic didn’t help. Belgrade’s status as an investment destination is at stake. So are European hopes for reliable local battery ingredients.

"Tomo the Serb" win looks like more trouble for EU

22 May 2012

Tomislav Nikolic favors EU entry but is a hard-liner on Kosovo with strong Russian links. Serbia’s new president also favors punitive economic controls, and may reverse past privatisations. It looks like a recipe for regional unrest and economic stagnation, not for EU membership.