Pointing out that ethnic minorities are among the first victims affected by the crisis, Peic told the Croat media in Vojvodina that councils of many ethnic minorities, including the HNV, might not be able to continue working due to a lack of funds.
She said that this year, funds from the Serbian budget aimed at supporting ethnic minorities will be cut by 74 percent as compared to last year's grants.
Peic did not rule out further trimming of funds, adding that some projects in education and culture would be bereft of funds.