The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, announced on Friday 28 October, €165 million in support to help Serbia cope with the energy crisis.
Speaking from the Serbia/Bulgaria gas interconnector in Nis, Mrs von der Leyen said the interconnector was another step towards diversifying the Serbian market and providing greater security. Serbia is almost entirely dependent on Russian gas. The President also invited Belgrade to join the platform for joint gas purchases.