The European Commission announced the allocation of €171,6 million to support Serbia's efforts to implement its EU reform agenda. The funds will be aimed at improving social inclusion, (in particular of the Roma population), employment and human resources development, human rights, protection of minorities, anti-discrimination policies and education.

€171,6 million will be allocated to support Serbia's efforts to implement its EU reform agenda. The European Commission announced that the funding will focus on increasing the efficiency of the judicial system, developing asylum capacities and the fight against organised crime, including trafficking in human beings and firearms. Measures to support the fight against corruption are also foreseen. In October 2011, the Commission Commission recommended to grant the EU candidate status to Serbia.

The funding also includes measures to sustain other crucial areas, such as environmental and energy reforms, as well as civil service reform at local and central government level. It will be topped up by an additional €19 million allocated through other financial instruments in the field of research and education, civil society support and regional housing for refugees.

The Commission also stressed that the programme, adopted through the EU Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA), will also support the country's social development. The funds will improve social inclusion, (in particular of the Roma population), employment and human resources development, human rights, protection of minorities, anti-discrimination policies and education.