European Commission to publish rule of law reports on EU and candidate countries on 3 July?
The European Commission is drafting the reports on the rule of law for both the member and four candidate EU states – Serbia, Montenegro, Albania...
Tag : judiciary
Will the working versions of the law on the prosecution result in a faster access of citizens to justice?
In the beginning, I would like to take your readers back to the not-so-distant past. Just 15 years ago. Namely, by scheduling a public hearing...
Judicial reforms after the change of the Serbian Constitution: Potential for both reduction and institutionalization of political influence on the judiciary
The set of judicial laws implementing the constitutional reforms adopted on the referendum should be adopted by February 9, the anniversary of the promulgation of...
What is the state of the priority anti-corruption legislation in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
by Anđela Šemić
The June leaders’ meeting between the EU and the Western Balkans left the region frustrated as none of the countries made any formal progress on...
[EWB Interview] Flessenkemper: The goal of independent judiciary in Serbia requires a change in political culture
Serbia will mark the 20-year anniversary of its Council of Europe membership in 2023. During that time, this international organisation has been contributing to many...
Arrest of Medenica – A step forward in the fight against high-level corruption in Montenegro?
by Anđela Šemić
A few days ago, the news of the arrest of the former President of the Supreme Court of Montenegro, Vesna Medenica, made shockwaves in the...
Policy Brief: Pressures on judges and prosecutors in BiH decrease trust in the judiciary
by EWB
VIENNA – Considering the cumulative impact of a number of dominantly political factors that influence the judiciary, coupled with the internal mechanisms of undue influence,...
Serbian parliament adopts the Act on Changing the Constitution
by EWB
BELGRADE – National Assembly of Serbia held a special session on 9 February, in which it adopted the Act on Changing the Constitution of Serbia....
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: State of Croatian judiciary sheds light on the shortcomings of EU accession
by EWB
VIENNA – Croatian judiciary remained “stubbornly dependent, biased, unprofessional and inefficient” after the EU accession process. In 2013, joining the ranks of Bulgaria and Romania,...