In 2026, Serbia will ramp up support for exporters, reduce administrative barriers, and strengthen key sectors from agriculture to energy. Key initiatives include new wine and animal feed regulations, EU-backed research at BioSense, and expanded export promotion, all aimed at boosting competitiveness and fostering closer public-private collaboration.
Support for exporters and removal of administrative barriers in focus for 2026
President of the Serbian Chamber of Commerce (PKS), Marko Čadež, said that in 2026 the PKS Center for Economic Initiatives and Rapid Solutions will focus on supporting exporters, cutting administrative barriers, harmonizing certifications, boosting energy efficiency, and tackling the abuse of sick leave.
Since its launch in March, the Center has addressed concrete business challenges in construction and environmental protection, agriculture and the food industry, trade, energy, transport, and the labor market, helping establish a continuous and effective dialogue between the state and the private sector.
“State institutions are now listening to the problems of businesses and responding with concrete solutions,” Čadež said.
During 2025, progress was made in simplifying environmental procedures, improving the waste management legal framework, and launching initiatives to reduce food waste. In the energy sector, cooperation with relevant ministries improved transparency in electricity pricing and billing and expanded access to more favorable supply models for small businesses.
The Center also worked on resolving issues related to import permits, exports of poultry meat and table eggs, and market surpluses in agriculture and trade. Progress was also recorded in construction and urban planning, particularly in the issuance of building and occupancy permits.
In transport and logistics, key challenges—such as Schengen stay limits for drivers, visa regimes, and rising transport costs—were elevated to the highest political level, with European partners included in the discussions.
PKS said activities aimed at resolving concrete business issues will continue, with the next meeting of the Center scheduled for mid-January 2026.
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