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Elections in Mionica, Negotin, and Sečanj – Ministers Intensively Campaigning, Irregularities in Financing
The campaign for the November elections in three municipalities is the clearest indication that there is no intention to implement the key ODIHR recommendation from June 2024 – separating party activities from the state and preventing the misuse of public resources. In addition to local officials, national-level officials also participated…
... detaljnije ...Transparency Serbia in IBP's bulletin: leading voice in the Western Balkans
International Budget Partnership presented, in its bulletin, TI Serbia's efforts for deeper transparency and stronger oversight of public resources: Our long-time partner Transparency Serbia shows how sustained advocacy and credible data can strengthen accountability in public procurement. Since 2006, they have worked with us through the Open Budget Survey, using its…
... detaljnije ...Authentic Interpretation of the “Law” on the General Staff – Triple Legal Violence
The authentic “interpretation” of a special “law” for the General Staff, adopted under urgent procedure by the Committee on Constitutional Affairs and Legislation, constitutes a threefold act of legal violence and, instead of strengthening the rule of law, reinforces the construction of a lawless state. Transparency Serbia therefore calls on Members…
... detaljnije ...A Special Law Will Undermine Not Only the General Staff Building but the Legal System as Well
The draft of the special law concerning the land plots of the former General Staff, which the Parliament is set to place on the agenda in an expedited procedure, represents a combination of the two most dangerous forms of corruption – the legalization of law violations and the tailoring of general…
... detaljnije ...The Importance of the European Parliament’s Resolution for the Fight Against Corruption
In the draft of the European Parliament’s resolution which is being adopted on the occasion of the anniversary of the tragic collapse of the canopy in Novi Sad, and amid protests and polarization in society, the key problems of corruption in Serbia are addressed far more clearly and decisively than…
... detaljnije ...A Year of Concealed Information and False Claims
Serbia marks another International Right to Know Day, while problems in this field remain unresolved. Over the past year, in addition to the denial of important information upon request, numerous cases have been recorded in which public authorities falsely claimed that they did not possess the requested documents. Combined with…
... detaljnije ...Law on Legalization of Buildings – Breach of Rules and Corruption Risks
The announced adoption of the draft law introducing a new framework for the legalization of buildings at tomorrow’s session of the Government of Serbia would constitute a violation of several laws and of the Government’s Rules of Procedure, since no public debate was held and no corruption risk analysis was…
... detaljnije ...With the Constitutional Court remaining silent, EXPO projects continue to be awarded without competition
The Constitutional Court has still not ruled on the initiative submitted by Transparency Serbia to declare unconstitutional a provision of the special “EXPO Law,” which exempts EXPO-related projects from the application of the Law on Public Procurement. Transparency’s latest analysis shows that this inaction has enabled special EXPO companies to…
... detaljnije ...The contract for Prokop is even more harmful than previously thought
New information shows that the illegal contract for the construction of the Belgrade railway station building was even more damaging than it previously seemed The planned procurement of works for the reinforcement of platform beams at Prokop ("Belgrade – Center") [1]shows that the state will bear additional costs in order to…
... detaljnije ...Call for Applications for NGOs to combat corruption with political integrity data in Serbia
In the framework of the regional project “Integrity Watch in the Western Balkans and Turkey: civil society combating corruption with political integrity data”, Transparency Serbia is launching the call for proposals for non-governmental organizations in Serbia to fight political corruption and strengthen integrity in political financing, legislative decision-making, and public…
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Training and implementing “Local Transparency Index (LTI)” research in North Macedonia and Serbia
With the meeting of the representatives of TI-Macedonia and TI-Serbia held in Belgrade on 11 and 12 June 2025 was marked the beginning of the Peer Exchange Program supported with Transparency International Movement Grant Mechanism financed by the European Union. Transparency Serbia will share its knowledge and experience with TI Macedonia…
... detaljnije ...Inadequate proposal for media services procurement
The proposed amendments to the Law on Public Information and Media will not prevent abuses in the procurement of media services and advertising by the public sector. The provisions on the procurement of media services should be reformulated and clearly written, Transparency Serbia assessed, on the occasion of the debate…
... detaljnije ...Zaječar and Kosjerić – campaign and abuses without control
While the highest officials of Serbia, in meetings with representatives of European institutions, promise to fulfill the key recommendations of the ODIHR, in the campaign for the elections in Zajecar and Kosjerić, the government is working directly contrary to these recommendations, but also to the existing laws. The main reason is…
... detaljnije ...What Hasn't Been Done Prior to the Elections in Zaječar and Kosjerić
There are no new restrictions on officials' campaigns, measures to protect against the misuse of public resources, or fairer rules on campaign financing for the elections in Zaječar and Kosjerić. With the announcement of elections for councillors in Zaječar and Kosjerić,[1] the election campaign began in these two municipalities according to…
... detaljnije ...Entanglement of State and Party Affairs and Absence of Oversight
Contrary to the main recommendation from the June ODIHR report — "measures should be taken to ensure the separation of the state and party and the impartiality of the public administration during the campaign" — Serbia has moved even further away from achieving these goals. This scenario has not been…
... detaljnije ...Corruption as the main problem of society and priorities for its suppression
Corruption is by far the biggest problem according to citizens (22%), which happened for the first time in 25 years that similar research has been done – according to the survey presented today by Transparency Serbia. At the same time, as many as 41% of citizens believe that it is…
... detaljnije ...Joint Statement - Regional Community of Practice - Skopje Meeting
Kosova Democratic Institute – TI Kosova and Transparency International Secretariat in collaboration with TI Bosnia and Herzegovina, TI Macedonia, Transparency Serbia and TI Türkiye organized a regional meeting with members of Regional Community of Practice (RCP) in Skopje, on 27-28 February 2025. The meeting discussed a wide range of topics…
... detaljnije ...Reaction of the NCEU regarding the harassment of civil society organizations
he National Convention on the European Union (NCEU) condemns the raid by armed members of the Criminal Police Directorate on the premises of five civil society organizations, including NCEU members, without an appropriate court order. We believe this action, carried out under the orders of the Higher Public Prosecutor’s Office…
... detaljnije ...Presentation of the most important global ranking of countries by perception of corruption - CPI
Transparency Serbia invites you to attend the press conference Presentation of the most important global ranking of countries by perception of corruption - CPI: Where is Serbia on the list? On Tuesday, February 11, 2025, starting at 10 a.m., in the Media Center (Terazije 3, room on the second floor) The results of…
... detaljnije ...Serbian President Must Stop Targeting Civil Society Representatives
The National Convention on the European Union (NCEU) strongly condemns the public targeting of Maja Stojanović and Civic Initiatives – coordinator of the Intersectoral Working Group for Freedom of Expression and Media – by the President of the Republic of Serbia. This targeting has resulted in daily threats and intimidation…
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Key financial data on the reconstruction of the Novi Sad railway station are still unavailable
Although the Government of Serbia, Railway Infrastructure and the Higher Public Prosecutor's Office in Novi Sad made publicly available many documents related to the reconstruction of the Novi Sad railway station, key information about the financial side of the deal is still unavailable. The Government of Serbia published Annex 1 of…
... detaljnije ...New Year and Christmas holidays
Transparency Serbia's Office will be closed from January 1 until January 7. The first working day after the holiday will be Wednesday, January 8 2025.
... detaljnije ...Insufficient results in preventing corruption in the police and within the top executive functions
Of the 24 recommendations for the prevention of corruption related to the police and within the top executive functions, which Serbia received from GRECO in 2022, only one was fulfilled within the first set deadline. One third of the additional deadline of 18 months has already passed, but there has…
... detaljnije ...Published documents on the collapse of the canopy are incomplete
During the 40 days since the tragedy in Novi Sad, state authorities, and primarily the Ministry of Construction, Transport and Infrastructure, have rejected requests from journalists, organizations and individuals to present contracts, projects and information on the supervision of the reconstruction of the railway station, citing the protection of criminal…
... detaljnije ...OSCE Mission to Serbia announces winners of 2024 Person of the Year Award
The OSCE Mission to Serbia awarded the 2024 Person of the Year award to Ivana Stevanović, Executive Director of the Slavko Ćuruvija Foundation, Veran Matić, President of Association of Independent Electronic Media and member of the Permanent Working Group for Safety of Journalists, and Nemanja Nenadić, Program Director of Transparency…
... detaljnije ...Presentation of prEUgovor Alarm Report on the Progress of Serbia in Cluster 1
The prEUgovor coalition presents its latest Alarm – report on Serbia's progress in implementation of policies in the areas covered by Cluster 1 (Fundamentals), with the focus on political criteria and chapters 23 (Judiciary & Fundamental Rights) and 24 (Justice, Freedom & Security) of the EU accession negotiations. The Report…
... detaljnije ...Presentation of the Local Self-Government Transparency Index - LTI 2024 - The Most Transparent Municipalities and Cities in Serbia
The Embassy of Switzerland in Belgrade - Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation and Transparency Serbia will present on October 24, 2024 the results of the LTI 2024. TS assessed and ranked the transparency of all 145 municipalities and cities in Serbia based on 95 indicators,. The presentation of the results…
... detaljnije ...PrEUgovor Commentary on the Reform Agenda of Serbia in the "Fundamentals" Area
Coalition prEUgovor regularly monitors the state of affairs and advocates for substantial reforms in Cluster 1 (“Fundamentals”). In its commentary, it shares its impressions of the document - newly adopted Reform Agenda of the Republic of Serbia, in principle and in selected areas it monitors within the Fundamentals. For 21 measures within the section…
... detaljnije ...Missed opportunities for the prevention of corruption within the executive authority and the police
GRECO's assessment that Serbia has fulfilled only one of the 24 recommendations from the fifth round of evaluation in two years calls into question the existence of strategic commitment and will to combat corruption, but also confirms the findings of the TS from the beginning of this year. The lack of…
... detaljnije ...Conference: How to prevent waste of public resources
Transparency Serbia (TS) and the Center for Investigative Journalism of Serbia (CINS) invite you to the conference: How to prevent waste of public resources Belgrade, Tuesday, 9 July 2024, 10.00 – 12.00 Envoy Congress Center, Gospodar Jevremova 47 Agenda: 10.00 – 10.05 Nemanja Nenadić, Program Director, Transparency Serbia 10.05 – 10.10 Milica Šarić, Director…
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