Aleksandar Vucic’s Progressive Party came to power with pledges to lead Serbia into full EU membership. After 14 years of democratic backsliding, he now says he’s willing to settle for ‘second-tier’ status within the bloc. Кретање чланка Serbian President’s Suggestion of ‘Second-Tier’ EU Membership is a Betrayal Monday Briefing from the Balkans: February 23, 2026