Delay in the adoption of the Law on Same-Sex Unions in Serbia a consequence of lack of political will
A few weeks ago, the Ministry of Human and Minority Rights announced that the work on the final version of the Draft Law on Same-Sex...
Tag : Chapter 23
Will the adoption of constitutional changes accelerate Serbia’s EU integration process?
On 16 January citizens of Serbia voted “yes” in the referendum on changing the Constitution in relation to the judiciary. Confirmation of the proposed changes...
Policy Brief: Deregulation initiatives in North Macedonia could have a negative impact on the rule of law
by EWB
VIENNA – Without transparency and deep consultations with stakeholders, some government measures for liberalisation and “more economic freedom” could have a negative impact on the...
Policy brief: Lack of progress on rule of law will render the enlargement a dead end
by EWB
VIENNA – Without substantial political and financial consequences from the EU towards the tendencies of democratic backsliding, the issue of democratic backsliding in the region...
Magnificent art of ticking the boxes – Understanding the rule of law criteria in Serbia
We have officially stepped into the second part of 2021 and Serbia has marked a limited progress in its path of becoming an EU member...
Rule of law in Serbia: Modest reform efforts since October 2020, serious problems remain
by EWB
BELGRADE – Since the election of the new government in October 2020, which coincided with the annual report of the European Commission, Serbia has taken...
Warning signs for the process of amending Serbia’s Law on Free Access to Information
The new deadline for amending Serbia’s Law on Free Access to Information of Public Importance is expected to be the fourth quarter of 2021, but...
Application of the new methodology to Montenegro and Serbia: Principles remain the same, more emphasis on interim benchmarks
After the publication of the new EU enlargement methodology last year, numerous commentators stated that its application to Montenegro and Serbia will not dramatically change...
Tensions in the Montenegrin parliamentary majority over prosecutorial laws
PODGORICA – The new parliamentary majority in Montenegro, which won in the elections at the end of August 2020, announced on February 3 that it would...
Kordić and Popa: The Montenegrin government continues its pro-European course
by EWB Archives
PODGORICA – The new government will continue the pro-European course guided, above all, by the best interests of all citizens and the aspiration for Montenegro to...