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The Government of the Republic of Serbia

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Serbia makes significant progress in fight against corruption

Belgrade, 8 December 2023

The government of the Republic of Serbia announced today that Serbia has made significant progress in the fight against corruption, successfully fulfilling 10 of the 13 recommendations of the Group of States Against Corruption (GRECO), a body of the Council of Europe.

The announcement states that this is shown by the latest report of this organization, and it is about recommendations from the Fourth Round of Evaluation, while the remaining three recommendations have been partially fulfilled.

The report notes that significant progress has been made in reforming the High Council of the Judiciary, with the majority of members elected by judges reducing political influence, while similar reforms have been achieved in the State Council of Prosecutors.

Transparency has been improved through the publication of legal drafts and amendments, as well as through more efficient organization of public hearings. Also, the implementation of new ethical codes for deputies, judges and prosecutors significantly raises the standards of integrity and professionalism, according to the assessment of this body of the Council of Europe.

The fulfilment of these recommendations is the result of engagement towards strengthening the rule of law and ensuring the independence of the judicial system, which was preceded by the adoption of constitutional amendments, a set of judicial and other laws, by-laws and procedures.

The government of Serbia undertakes to continue working on the fulfilment of the remaining recommendations and the further development of the judicial system, in accordance with European standards.