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"I welcome the Council’s decision of 1 March 2012 to grant Serbia candidate country status and I hope that the EU will open accession negotiations with Serbia as soon as possible. In the resolution we have adopted on the European integration process of Serbia, we are underlining the considerable progress made by Serbia towards meeting the Copenhagen criteria. However, it is important for the dialogue between Serbia and Kosovo to continue and for the agreements reached to be implemented in good faith. However, Parliament is worried about the shortfalls in Serbia’s fight against corruption and organised crime and the increasing influence of the executive branch on the work of independent institutions and the media. While it notes the reform of the judiciary and the prosecutions department, Parliament is calling for further efforts to ensure the independence and professionalism of these sectors which should undergo deep and broad reforms. MEPs are also asking Serbia to continue with its efforts in the protection of minorities. Respect for minorities is, in fact, one of the fundamental elements of the membership criteria."@en1
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