Multiple sources confirm Marta Kos warned about concerns in Serbia regarding the judiciary, media, and protests. One web search mentions pressure on media and protests, while another confirms the warning about judicial reforms. The context of broader political tensions is also supported by the evidence.

Two separate web search results quote Marta Kos expressing concern that Serbian legal amendments weaken judicial independence. One source specifically mentions limiting the independence of the judiciary, corroborating the core concern stated in the claim.

Wikipedia sources confirm that Serbia applied for EU membership in 2009 and has been a candidate since 2012. Another web search also confirms Serbia's candidate status and eligibility for EU funding.

Sources confirm Serbia's close economic ties with Russia and the involvement of President Vučić. The evidence confirms anti-government protests and the context of the canopy collapse in Novi Sad. While the exact date of the protest start (December 2024) is specific and not universally confirmed, the general narrative of slowing progress due to Russia ties and protests is corroborated by multiple sources.

Two independent web search results confirm that Vučić's government has maintained good relations with Russia and refused to impose sanctions on Moscow following the war.

Two web search results state that the European Commission is awaiting an assessment from the Council of Europe regarding the judicial law approved in January, confirming the procedural step mentioned in the claim.