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...
Tag : rule of law
Non-Papers and the elephant in the room: Rule of law in the Western Balkans
By Jovana Marović and Nikolaos Tzifakis While the European Union has initiated a yearlong Conference on the Future of Europe that gives the floor to...
[EWB Interview] Kordić: Montenegrin society can overcome the challenges and become the next EU member
The EU welcomed Montenegro’s efforts during the Intergovernmental Conference in Luxembourg last month and noted that the advancement of the negotiations will continue to be...
Merit-based dismissal(s)
by Ana Đurnić
The article was originally published by Politikon Network “The world is full of willing people. Some willing to work, the rest willing to let them”....
Conference with Serbia: The public left guessing what exactly Member States make of reforms
The first political Inter-Governmental Conference (IGC) between the EU Member States and Serbia took place on 22 June, marking the start of the application of...
European Parliament expresses support for BiH’s sovereignty, calls for reforms
by EWB
BRUSSELS – In a report adopted on Thursday, Parliament welcomed Bosnia and Herzegovina’s commitment to advancing on its EU path, but demands further substantial reforms....
Strengthening the rule of law within the EU and candidate countries are inseparable processes
by EWB
PODGORICA – More clear, credible, and concrete actions by EU in the Western Balkan, as well as including this region in the mechanisms that already...
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...
Political will and a more clear guidance by EU key for reforms in the rule of law in WB
by EWB
TIRANA – True reforms in the area of rule of law in the Western Balkan countries are possible only with concrete, clear and transparent instruments...
No consent in the EU on opening new chapters with Serbia in June
by EWB
BRUSSELS – The EU Member states did not give the green light for opening new negotiations chapters with Serbia in June, but agreed to hold...