‘Brexit’ and ‘Belgradentry’: Serbia’s Accession to the EU after Brexit

... slower as other issues become the priority in EU affairs. While the slow tempo might frustrate Serbian officials and society, this will not automatically lead to the growth of Russian influence, at least not in Serbian political institutions. Thus, Brexit will have some effects on the Serbian population’s perception of the EU, but it is unlikely to radically reverse the pro-European trend. Both the EU and Russia will continue to play important roles in Serbia, as maintaining influence there is important for the material and ideational ...