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Timeline

This country's accession timeline, newest first. Each item links to its primary source. We summarise in our own words and never republish article text.

Data verified as of 7 Aug 2026

  1. Milestone

    Cluster 4 "Green Agenda" opens — the last cluster opened to date

    Serbia opened its fourth negotiating cluster. No further cluster or chapter has opened since.

    Primary sourceEuropean Commission (DG NEAR)View source
  2. Milestone

    Accession negotiations open

    The first Intergovernmental Conference opened accession negotiations with Serbia.

    Primary sourceEuropean Commission (DG NEAR)View source
  3. Milestone

    EU grants Serbia candidate status

    The European Council confirmed Serbia as a candidate country.

    Primary sourceEuropean Commission (DG NEAR)View source
  4. Milestone

    Serbia applies for EU membership

    Serbia formally applied to join the European Union.

    Primary sourceEuropean Commission (DG NEAR)View source