Embassy of the Netherlands in Serbia and in Montenegro

14/07/2026

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Poslušajte razgovor Perice Savanovića i Anice Tucakov na Radio Aparatu (🔗➡️Story).

Pratite (O)GLED, časopis o savremenoj umetnosti u formi proširene monografije.

13/07/2026

Happy Statehood Day, Montenegro! 🇲🇪
We wish all citizens peace, prosperity and success.
The Netherlands remains committed to working with Montenegro in support of its European path and our shared values. 🇳🇱🇪🇺

12/07/2026

This is the speech that prof Ger Duijzings prepared for yesterday’s Srebrenica commemoration at Branko’s bridge. As the event had to be cancelled because of a violent attack, we are attaching it here.

Prof Duijzings words form a sharp contrast with the actions of those who attack people that commemorate the victims. We call on the Serbian authorities for a full investigation and prosecution of the perpetrators.

11/07/2026

Ambassador Elgersma joined the in Belgrade today for the annual candle-lighting commemorating the 31st anniversary of the genocide in Srebrenica.

Together, we honour the memory of the victims and our thoughts are with the survivors and their families. We must not forget.

📷 #1: Martijn Elgersma
📷 #2: Veran Matić
📷 #3: Radio Slobodna Evropa / RSE

10/07/2026

🇳🇱🇲🇪 This week, members of the Committee on European Affairs of the House of Representatives of the Netherlands visited Montenegro to gain first-hand insight into the country’s progress on its path towards EU membership.

The delegation, consisting of EU enlargement rapporteurs Felix Klos and Sebastiaan Stöteler, met with President Milatović, Prime Minister Spajić, Parliamentary Speaker Mandić, members of the Parliamentary Committee for European Integration, Minister Gorčević, Chief Negotiator Zenović, representatives of the judiciary, civil society and other key stakeholders. They also visited the Božaj border crossing.

Montenegro has made significant progress in its EU accession process, closing several negotiation chapters in recent months and aiming to conclude negotiations in the near future. While the country is on a promising path, important reforms remain, including in the areas of the rule of law, the fight against corruption and organised crime, and electoral reform.

The Dutch Parliament plays an important role in the accession process by closely following developments, contributing to key decisions such as the closing of negotiation chapters, and ultimately considering Montenegro’s Accession Treaty.

09/07/2026

Agro Stories series continues with another motivating example of Dutch–Serbian cooperation in agriculture. 🌱🇳🇱🇷🇸

In this video, discover how Grow Rasad has grown from a Serbian–Dutch partnership into one of the Balkans’ leading seedling producers. Innovation grows stronger through long-term cooperation.

08/07/2026

07/07/2026

06/07/2026

Ambassador Elgersma paid separate visits to Rabbi Isak Asiel and M***i Mustafa Efendi Jusufspahić, engaging in thoughtful exchanges in warm and receptive settings.

The conversation reaffirmed the importance of religious dialogue, mutual respect and strong community ties.

03/07/2026

We were pleased to join the official opening of this year’s at Europe House. 📚

Looking forward to thought-provoking conversations, new perspectives, and perhaps even a little constructive . 🐊

Join us tomorrow, 4 July at 12:00, for a conversation with Professor Ger Duijzings 🇳🇱 as part of the festival programme.