Serbia's European choice

Serbia's accession prospects are looking up, following the formation of a new government in Belgrade and the resumption of SAA talks with the EU. However, disagreements over Kosovo could quickly derail the process again. In this policy brief, David Gowan, the former British ambassador in Belgrade argues that Serbs must stop living in the past if they want progress towards stability, prosperity and EU membership.

David Gowan retired from the British diplomatic service at the end of 2006. He is a guest member of St Antony’s College, Oxford.