A Serbian official, Dubravka Vučković, has stated that the country’s progress in European Union accession has been significantly hampered by contentious legal frameworks previously enacted by former Justice Minister Nela Kuburović. Vučković alleges these laws, often referred to as the “Mrdić laws,” have created obstacles, leaving Serbia stuck on a single cluster for three to four years regarding potential opening of negotiations. She emphasized that while other countries are advancing in the EU integration process, Serbia remains stalled. Vučković insists someone must be held accountable for the setbacks caused by these laws, which she believes have actively hindered progress. The specific cluster in question remains unnamed, but its stagnation impacts Serbia’s overall EU path. This criticism points to internal political factors as a major impediment to Serbia’s aspirations for EU membership. The official’s statement signals a potential reassessment of past legal decisions and a demand for greater responsibility in the accession process.