(ANSA) - BELGRADE, JUL 8 - "The Serbian government continues to claim that EU accession is its strategic goal, but this 'objective' is frequently not reflected in its actions." Serbia's accession talks should begin only after measurable and sustainable progress has been made in areas such as the rule of law, free elections, and the fight against corruption." This is the emphasis of the European Parliament's 2025 report on Serbia, which was adopted today during the Strasbourg plenary session. In the text, which received 468 votes in favour, 116 against, and 79 abstentions, MEPs emphasise that "there is a persistent gap between Serbia's legislative alignment with EU standards" and that "progress towards membership" in the EU27 "entails not only the adoption of reforms, but also their full implementation." "Concerns also surround Belgrade's relations with China and Russia," the Parliament stated. (ANSA).