Berlin – ESI discusses EU enlargement with Serbian journalists

Adnan talks with Serbian journalists in Berlin. Photo: ESI

Adnan Cerimagic, senior analyst at the ESI, engaged in a discussion with a group of Serbian journalists. They visited Berlin as part of the Pulse of Europe – Media Trips to EU project, organised in cooperation with the German Embassy in Belgrade. It took place from 30 March to 4 April 2025.

On 2 April 2025, Adnan presented ESI’s analysis on the current state of EU enlargement, particularly in light of Germany’s evolving stance under the incoming government. His conversation with the journalists also covered the EU's strategic approach to global security challenges and the creation of a new EU security framework.

The media trip aimed to offer Serbian journalists deeper insights into European practices and foster stronger cooperation between Germany and the Western Balkans, specifically in the areas of economy, security, and EU integration. The group also visited institutions such as the German Federal Foreign Office and the European Central Bank, where discussions on anti-money laundering and other EU policies took place.

• ESI proposal: “Preventing violence – transform Kosovo dialogue”
• ESI report: “Scoreboard - The true state of accession - What the Commission assessments reveal”
• ESI proposal: “End the turtle race How the EU can address the crisis of the accession process”
• ESI proposal: “Offer the four freedoms to the Balkans, Ukraine, and Moldova For a merit-based EU accession process with a credible goal”
• ESI proposal: “47 again? Russia out, Kosovo in Support Kosovo’s membership in the Council of Europe”
• ESI proposal: “Abandon clichés about Bosnia: Push EU-related reforms instead of arbitrary conditions”
• ESI proposal: “No partition: Why Kosovo and Serbia must not discuss territory”
• ESI report: “Anti-Corruption Report for the West Balkans: Measure corruption in order to fight it”