EU Accession & Rule of Law: Serbia’s EU path is under fresh strain as the European Parliament warns reforms are not delivering on the ground, with accession progress tied to measurable steps on rule of law, judiciary independence, media freedom and anti-corruption, while concerns persist over ties with Russia and deeper cooperation with China. EU Negotiations (Cluster 3): Opposition groups say opening Cluster 3 is being blocked by member-state reluctance and “cheap lobbying,” arguing Serbia is missing the EU momentum; separate reporting also points to multiple countries opposing the move over rule-of-law and sanctions alignment. Elections: President Aleksandar Vučić says early parliamentary and presidential elections will be held separately, with parliament likely first, in October or November, and decision timing set for August or September. Kosovo Dialogue & Security: The Kosovo-Metohija office says Belgrade is warning the Netherlands about Pristina’s “unilateral, anti-Serb” actions, including arrests and alleged mistreatment of Serbs during June commemorations. Economy & Finance: The National Bank of Serbia keeps the key policy rate at 5.75%, citing inflation within target tolerance and noting fuel-price and food-price dynamics. IMF Growth Outlook: IMF projections highlighted by Euronews suggest Serbia could be among Europe’s fastest-growing economies, driven by investment linked to EXPO 2027, with political tensions flagged as a key risk. Diplomacy: Serbia’s PM Djuro Macut meets Mexico’s ambassador on cooperation and Kosovo non-recognition; EU-integration talks continue with Germany’s envoy; Foreign Minister Marko Đurić meets China’s ambassador on investments, AI and Kosovo issues. Belgrade Tech & Business: Serbia’s IT firms and startups pitch at GITEX AI Europe, seeking partners and investors. Sports (Serbia-linked): Wimbledon coverage spotlights Novak Djokovic’s run and upcoming semi-final against Jannik Sinner, while a separate story notes Serbia’s Nikola Kusturica committing to UCLA after a standout FIBA U17 World Cup.