In 2012 , the Serbian economy experienced negative growth of 1.7 % , according to Eurostat estimates . Serbian Prime Minister Dacic said : European Union budget is not financial stimulus money . Croatia only joined the EU as its 28th member in July after talks to join officially opened in 2005 . Serbia 's growth rate is at 25 % , only Italy and Spain are higher in Europe .
In 2012 , the Serbian economy experienced negative growth of 1.7 % , according to Eurostat estimates . Serbian Prime Minister Dacic said : European Union budget is not financial stimulus money . Serbia 's growth rate is at 25 % , only Italy and Spain are higher in Europe .