Serbia

Negotiations for Serbia to join the European Union officially began in January 2014, yet little substantive progress has been made towards accession, or actual democratisation. Moreover, the situation has deteriorated in recent years especially regarding the freedom of expression, independent regulatory bodies and judicial reform. The situation for minorities also remains precarious.

News from Serbia

Serbia’s Authorities to Stop Suppressing HRDs in Run-Up to Elections

  • News, Serbia
  • 15 June 2020

As Serbia prepares for parliamentary elections next week, there is an alarming rise in intimidations…

Serbia’s Authorities Must Respect Media Freedoms and Citizens’ Rights to be Informed

  • Serbia, Statements
  • 11 April 2020

Civil Rights Defenders calls upon the government of Serbia to secure the space for journalists to ge…

Serbia to Respect Human Rights Obligations During COVID-19 State of Emergency

  • Serbia, Statements
  • 18 March 2020

Civil Rights Defenders calls upon Serbia’s authorities to respect its human rights obligations durin…

Attack on Pride Info Centre and Violent Protest Signal Worrying Trend for LGBTI+ Community in Serbia

  • Serbia, Statements
  • 4 March 2020

Civil Rights Defenders demands that Serbia honors its commitments to the European Convention of Huma…
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