Serbia (AP)

Residents of Serbia’s lithium-rich region vow to block EU-backed mining | AP News

Residents of Serbia’s lithium-rich region vow to block EU-backed mining | AP News

Residents of a small Serbian village are strongly opposed to a government plan to open a lithium mine, despite it potentially bringing the country closer to the EU and reducing the bloc’s reliance on China. The project has sparked large protests, with critics concerned about the potential environmental damage. (AP video: Ivana Bzganovic)

Residents of a small Serbian village are strongly opposed to a government plan to open a lithium mine, despite it potentially bringing the country closer to the EU and reducing the bloc’s reliance on China. The project has sparked large protests, with critics concerned about the potential environmental damage. (AP video: Ivana Bzganovic)