The European Parliament's Socialists and Democrats (S&D) Group has tabled an amendment to the Parliament's annual report on Montenegro that directly accuses supporters of Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić of attempting to destabilise the country during the EU-Western Balkans Summit in Tivat on 3 June 2026. The amendment, published on 9 June 2026, adds a new paragraph to the report by rapporteur Marjan Šarec, expressing serious concern over what it describes as a destabilisation attempt linked to pro-government mobilisations in Serbia and efforts to suppress student protests there.
The amendment singles out a specific incident at the summit, alleging that individuals linked to Vučić's supporters travelled to Tivat to disrupt the event and undermine Montenegro's stability. This marks a sharpening of the Parliament's language compared to the original report, which likely addressed regional security in more general terms. The S&D Group's move introduces a concrete accusation of state-linked interference by a neighbouring country's leadership into the parliamentary record, potentially straining EU relations with Serbia.
Only the S&D Group submitted amendments on this point, with other political groups—including the European People's Party (EPP), Renew Europe, and the European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR)—not proposing changes. This suggests a divergence in approach: while the S&D Group pushes for direct accountability, other groups may prefer a less confrontational tone or focus on other aspects of the report. The amendment does not alter any other part of the document.
The amendment could affect EU-Serbia relations by publicly naming Serbian actors in a negative context, potentially complicating Serbia's EU accession process. For Montenegro, the explicit reference to a destabilisation attempt may bolster its government's narrative of external threats, while opposition groups might view it as an externalisation of domestic issues. The European Parliament itself faces a choice between a more assertive foreign policy stance and maintaining diplomatic neutrality. The report is scheduled for a plenary vote later in June, where the amendment's adoption will test the Parliament's appetite for direct confrontation with Belgrade.