Progress in Digitalization, Electronic Business Graded Best by FIC

Djuro Macut (BETAPHOTO/MILOS MISKOV)

The Foreign Investors’ Council (FIC), which gives recommendations to the government on how to advance the business climate in the country, has once again issued the best grade for progress in the field of digitalization and electronic business, it was stated in the White Paper 2025 publication that was presented on Nov. 19.

Prime Minister Djuro Macut stated that FIC had become an important part of Serbia’s economic landscape and that their ideas, recommendations and proposals were not just a critique and a wish list, but precious advice that helps the government improve the business environment. He assessed that, in the current world order of disrupted supply chains, geopolitical tension and energy insecurity, Serbia had succeeded in preserving stability and remaining an attractive investment destination.

President of FIC Ronald Seeliger has stated that the majority of companies who are members of this business association have been in Serbia for a long time, were loyal to the country and wished to invest more. “Harmonization with the EU acquis and continuing down the path to EU membership are crucial for reducing geopolitical risks and strengthening investor confidence, because the majority of investors in Serbia are from the EU,” he pointed out, adding that the reforms had to continue.

Seeliger recollected that Serbia had record-breaking foreign direct investments in 2024, but that they dropped this year for many reasons, the most important being the geopolitical environment.