欧盟可能因为它所说的司法改革威胁民主和法治而从塞尔维亚扣留16亿欧元。 The EU may withhold 1.6 billion euros from Serbia over judicial reforms it says threaten democracy and rule of law.

欧盟正在考虑在塞尔维亚最近进行的司法改革中扣留16亿欧元的资金,据说这些改革破坏了法治,威胁到民主标准。 The EU is considering withholding 1.6 billion euros in funding for Serbia over recent judicial reforms that it says undermine the rule of law and threaten democratic standards. 这些变化集中了司法控制并限制了检察官的权力,引起了人们对阿列克桑达尔·武契奇总统的影响和塞尔维亚加入欧盟的进展的关切。 The changes, which centralize judicial control and limit prosecutors' powers, have raised concerns about President Aleksandar Vucic’s influence and Serbia’s EU accession progress. 虽然塞尔维亚宣称改革会提高效率, 但批评者则认为改革会侵蚀独立。 While Serbia claims the reforms improve efficiency, critics argue they erode independence. 欧盟等待威尼斯委员会作出评估,然后再决定资金,其结果与塞尔维亚对民主施政的承诺挂钩。 The EU awaits a Venice Commission assessment before deciding on the funds, with the outcome tied to Serbia’s commitment to democratic governance.