Summery:
In June 2006 the Republic of Serbia became independent after having been part of several Yugoslavian federations for nearly 90 years. The decision to end the last union was made by Montenegro. Although the separation was perceived as a loss at the beginning, independent Serbia has learned to appreciate the advantages and chances of the new situation.
The five ministerial resorts of the former confederation were successfully integrated into the Serbian political system. In autumn 2006 a new constitution replaced the obsolete constitution of the Milošević era and brought a more parliamentary structure to the Serbian political system. Parliamentary elections in January 2007 were followed by long and complicated coalition talks. All the political events and decisions, the new constitution, the elections and the following formation of the government were strongly influenced by the issue of Kosovo's independence. Finally, in May 2007 the new government was introduced. The EU and Serbia returned to negotiations about the Stabilisation and Association Agreement.
The political system in Serbia seems to be on the right track. But above all the Serbian government has to prove its stability towards the Kosovo process and thereby emphasize its democratic self-conception.

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