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    IMF, Serbia reach staff-level agreement on 36-month deal

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    Posted on June 11, 2025

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    Last updated: January 23, 2026

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    Tags:International Monetary Fundgross domestic producteconomic growthforeign direct investment

    Quick Summary

    IMF and Serbia reached a 36-month agreement to support economic reforms, with a focus on maintaining a 3% fiscal deficit. Growth is expected despite risks.

    IMF and Serbia Finalize Staff-Level Agreement for Economic Support

    BELGRADE (Reuters) -The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Serbia have reached staff-level agreement on the first review under a 36-month arrangement to help support economic reforms, the fund said in a statement on Wednesday.

    The so-called Policy Coordination Instrument (PCI) was signed in October to make it easier for the Balkan country to secure lending from other sources.

    Under the arrangement, Serbian authorities are committed to a fiscal deficit limit of 3% of gross domestic product over three years.

    The review will be subject to approval by the IMF Executive Board, the fund said in the statement which was issued after its two-week trip to Serbia.

    It also warned that downside risks for the economy were elevated.

    The IMF said political tensions over anti-government protests and blockades of state universities launched last November "may weigh on confidence".

    Serbia has seen months of anti-government rallies after 16 deaths from a railway station roof collapse triggered accusations of widespread corruption and negligence.

    The IMF warned that a global growth slowdown and increasing "geoeconomic fragmentation could negatively affect exports and foreign direct investment".

    However, it expects Serbia's economy to grow 3% this year and 4% in 2026.

    "Serbia has built up substantial buffers to respond to shocks — foreign exchange reserves and government deposits are high, public debt is declining, and banks are well-capitalised and liquid," the IMF said.

    (Reporting by Ivana Sekularac, editing by Ed Osmond)

    Key Takeaways

    • •IMF and Serbia reached a staff-level agreement on a 36-month arrangement.
    • •The agreement aims to support Serbia's economic reforms.
    • •Serbia commits to a fiscal deficit limit of 3% of GDP.
    • •Political tensions and global slowdown pose risks.
    • •Serbia's economy is expected to grow by 3% in 2023.

    Frequently Asked Questions about IMF, Serbia reach staff-level agreement on 36-month deal

    1What is the duration of the IMF arrangement with Serbia?

    The IMF arrangement with Serbia is a 36-month deal aimed at supporting economic reforms.

    2What fiscal deficit limit has Serbia committed to?

    Serbia has committed to a fiscal deficit limit of 3% of gross domestic product over three years.

    3What are the potential risks to Serbia's economy mentioned by the IMF?

    The IMF warned that political tensions from anti-government protests and a global growth slowdown could negatively affect Serbia's economy.

    4What is the expected economic growth for Serbia this year?

    The IMF expects Serbia's economy to grow by 3% this year and 4% in 2026.

    5What has triggered anti-government protests in Serbia?

    Anti-government protests in Serbia were triggered by accusations of widespread corruption and negligence following a tragic railway station roof collapse.

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