EU Accession Standoff: Eight EU member states opposed opening Serbia’s next Cluster 3 in Brussels, citing rule-of-law concerns and Serbia’s lack of sanctions alignment with Russia, while the European Commission says Belgrade has met key technical steps. Parliament Diplomacy: Serbian PM Brnabić says the Belgrade Declaration adopted by EU candidate-country speakers confirms a permanent cooperation format on the EU path. Cluster 3 Pushback: Serbia’s EU integration minister Starović says the EC has issued another positive recommendation to open Cluster 3, but final consent still depends on member-state politics. Local Finances Watch: The IMF’s final opinion on Belgrade public finances is due by early September, with focus on city debts, GSP Belgrade issues, ticket fee waivers, and corruption risks. Transport & Trade: Serbia plans to restore the Belgrade–Trieste rail link and introduce D visas for professional drivers; meanwhile, Serbia-UK trade rules now allow extended cumulation of origin for exporters. Business Investment: Malbex Carbon says its graphite electrode factory in Merosina is completed, with production planned for September. Sports Spotlight: Novak Djokovic beat Felix Auger-Aliassime in Wimbledon’s longest quarter-final to reach the semi-finals, keeping his 39-year-old push for a record 25th slam alive.