Author: Andrej Stefanovic / Publication Year: within 10 Years

Author:: Andrej Stefanovic, Bojan Elek, Katarina Djokic, and Sofija Mandić
Publication Date:: 11-2016
Content Type:: Policy Brief
Institution:: Belgrade Centre for Security Policy
Abstract:: This national study on monitoring and evaluation of the rule of law in Serbia reﬂects on the development in the areas Political criteria, Chapter 23 and 24 from the acquis, for the period after the 2015 Country Report by the European Commission. The purpose of this policy study is to assess the trends in the areas under analysis in Serbia.
Topic:: International Law and Law Enforcement
Political Geography:: Serbia

Author:: Andrej Stefanovic
Publication Date:: 01-2016
Content Type:: Policy Brief
Institution:: Belgrade Centre for Security Policy
Abstract:: Serbia checked most of the boxes that were warranted by its accession process to the EU in 2015, a fact which was recognised on 18 July when negotiations on Judiciary and Fundamental Rights (Chapter 23) and Justice, Freedom and Security (Chapter 24) were opened. The opening of these two chapters was a result of a long process that was characterised by several rounds of consultations regarding drafting of corresponding Action Plans, producing Negotiating Positions, and coordination efforts on the part of line ministries hitherto never seen before. The Belgrade-Pristina dialogue continued, despite the fact that the implementation of the already reached agreements was lagging. Finally, early elections were organised on April 24, when the incumbent Prime Minister’s coalition won by a landslide and formed a new, decidedly pro-European Government. Despite the fact that the new parliamentary convocation now gathers parties sceptical toward or against the EU, there seem to be no obstacles when it comes to either support or legitimacy of the Government’s pro-EU agenda.
Topic:: International Affairs
Political Geography:: Global Focus

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