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Transparency Serbia raised concerns about the public procurement process of the Republic Election Commission (RIK), while a separate Ghanaian commentary criticized the practice of approving value for money without clear definitions.
Transparency Serbia has stated that the draft law on public-private partnerships and concessions fails to address key practical issues. The organization highlighted that the proposed legislation does not resolve crucial problems identified in current practices.
Transparency Serbia announced that the Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) has confirmed that recent amendments to Serbia's electoral laws do not meet its recommendations.
Serbian Minister Dubravka Đedović Handanović has been accused by Transparency Serbia's Nemanja Nenadić of violating the Law on Prevention of Corruption. The accusation stems from her alleged failure to declare ownership in a Croatian company.
Preliminary reports indicate that Serbia's ruling party, SNS, has invested 35 million dinars in its campaign for the upcoming local elections scheduled in 10 municipalities on March 29.
Transparency Serbia has filed complaints with the Anti-Corruption Agency regarding alleged irregularities during the campaign for the March 29 local elections. The complaints highlight concerns that the ruling party is claiming public works as its own achievements.
The organization Transparency Serbia has formally requested that the public procurement office investigate whether the Republican Electoral Commission (RIK) violated laws during its purchase of voting booths.
Transparency Serbia (TS) has called for a new public debate procedure regarding the draft Law on Public-Private Partnerships and Concessions. The organization emphasizes the need for a thorough and transparent discussion on the proposed legislation.
Transparency Serbia warned on Friday that the draft law on financing political activities does not meet the ODIHR recommendations that the alleged cha
Transparency Serbia's Nemanja Nenadić described European Commissioner Marta Kos's statement welcoming changes to four electoral laws in Serbia as 'awkward,' emphasizing the importance of the Venice Commission's opinion.
Transparency Serbia (TS) reported that the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) has transferred a total of 35.2 million dinars from its account to campaign accounts in various municipalities, based on preliminary campaign costs.
Transparency Serbia (TS) has filed eight complaints with the Anti-Corruption Agency regarding observed irregularities during the local election campaign, as stated by TS program director Nemanja Nenadić.
Transparency Serbia has stated that amendments to the anti-corruption law will not effectively restrict public officials from campaigning. The organization believes the changes are insufficient to prevent the misuse of public office for political promotion.
Serbia's Minister Petrašinović presented proposed amendments to the Law on Financing Political Activities, aiming for a more transparent and democratic electoral process. Transparency Serbia also submitted its own amendments to the draft law.
Transparency Serbia criticizes the proposed amendments to the Law on Financing Political Activities, stating that they were presented by the government as aligning with ODIHR recommendations but were made without ODIHR's opinion.
Transparency Serbia has reported that the government is failing to address key problems related to election campaigns, leading to a deterioration of electoral conditions. The organization notes that Serbia continues to regress in electoral integrity with each successive election.
Transparency Serbia announced that budget transparency in Serbia is ranked as 'limited' in the Open Budget Index (OBI) report, scoring 53 out of a possible 100 points, indicating little public participation in budget creation.
Nemanja Nenadić, program director of Transparency Serbia (TS), announced that the NGO has filed eight complaints with the Agency regarding irregularities observed during the local election campaign in Aranđelovac.