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.

The Ministry of Justice has sent to the Serbian Assembly, for delivery to the rapporteurs of the Venice Commission (VK), improved versions of the draft amendments

Niko Peleshi, the Speaker of the Albanian Parliament, has formally requested an opinion from the Venice Commission regarding a draft law on the financing of political parties.

New legislation, dubbed "Mrdić's laws," is drawing strong criticism in Serbia, with commentators like Nemanja Đurić warning they will be seen as a disgrace on the international stage. Concerns are raised that the Venice Commission will scrutinize and potentially reject these laws.

The Serbian Judges Association has announced it will boycott public hearings and discussions regarding proposed amendments to judiciary laws. This decision comes as prosecutors also refuse to participate, with calls for most of the changes to be repealed to align with Venice Commission recommendations.

The informal association of judges and public prosecutors 'Defense of the Profession' has accused the High Judicial and Prosecutorial Council (HJPC) of deliberately ignoring the recommendations of the Venice Commission during its latest session, particularly regarding the punishment of prosecutors.

A Serbian working group convened its second meeting to align "Mrdić's laws" with the recommendations provided by the Venice Commission. This session focused on harmonizing the legal framework as advised by the international body.

European Commissioner Magnus Brunner has reiterated the expectation for Serbian authorities to promptly and swiftly implement the recommendations issued by the Venice Commission, emphasizing the importance of adopting the commission's opinion.

Bosnia and Herzegovina's High Judicial and Prosecutorial Council (VSTV) is reportedly in a state of blockade, hindering the functioning of the judiciary. Discussions are ongoing regarding proposed changes to the VSTV law and the implementation of Venice Commission recommendations.

The Lithuanian Parliament's Culture Committee is expected to finalize its consideration of amendments to the LRT law. These decisions are said to reflect the findings and conclusions of the Venice Commission.

Despite clear signals from government representatives that the Venice Commission's recommendations will be accepted, the High Judicial Council today

Serbia's High Prosecutorial Council has reportedly rejected a recommendation put forth by the Venice Commission. This decision has drawn attention regarding judicial reforms in the country.

The article discusses various political problems in Serbia, referencing the 'much-suffering marshal Aca' and the positive impact of the student movement.

Serbian experts and N1 interlocutors discussed the Venice Commission's recommendations regarding specific Serbian laws, noting the unprecedented explicitness of the commission's advice.

Former prosecutor Jasmina Paunović stated that Serbian authorities should pass a law to annul all judicial laws adopted on the proposal of the ruling party, following today's recommendations from the Venice Commission of the Council of Europe.

Stefanović commented on the so-called "Mrdić's laws," stating they are a symptom and that the government will have to try what it has sown, also mentioning the government's readiness to act without the Venice Commission's final opinion.

Serbian Parliament Speaker Ana Brnabic announced on Monday that she has received a draft opinion from the Venice Commission regarding recently adopted amendments to the country's judiciary.

Serbia faces the potential withholding of funds from the European Growth Plan if it fails to revise its judicial laws in accordance with the Venice Commission's opinion, which is expected by the end of April.

Several Serbian civil society organizations have urged the Venice Commission to investigate and respond to the conduct of Vladan Petrov, the President of Serbia's Constitutional Court, regarding its alignment with established principles of behavior.

The Venice Commission published a document submitted by the Serbian authorities explaining in detail the reasons for the introduction of a set of judi

The Venice Commission of the Council of Europe announced it will publish its opinion on amendments to Serbia's judicial laws in the coming weeks, with its adoption scheduled for the session on June 12-13.

A delegation from the Venice Commission visited Belgrade to prepare an urgent opinion on proposed amendments to Serbia's judicial laws, with the opinion expected in the coming weeks.

Serbian Justice Minister Nenad Vujic said that Serbia will not view the Venice Commission’s findings as a ruling, but rather as an advisory opinion, n

Jelena Pejić Nikić from the Belgrade Centre for Security Policy expects a negative opinion from the Venice Commission after its meeting with civil society representatives, suggesting the government is currently trying to 'repair its image damage'.

Serbian opposition representatives met with a delegation from the Venice Commission to discuss controversial judicial laws, with Movement of Free Citizens leader Pavle Grbović stating there was no need to convince them of the laws' flaws, implying the commission understood the issues.

A delegation from the Venice Commission of the Council of Europe is on a working visit to Serbia to prepare an urgent opinion on judicial amendments, with MP Biljana Đorđević suggesting the government's request for an opinion signals a readiness to revise controversial laws. Opposition representatives, including Danijela Nestorović, also met with the delegation to discuss the reforms.

Representatives of the Venice Commission are visiting Serbia on Monday and Tuesday to prepare an urgent opinion on the recently adopted set of judicial laws.

Zoran Gavrilović states that Serbian President Vučić's 'Serbia 2030-2035' plan is a new strategy for him to remain in power, aiming for autocracy.

The Venice Commission has assessed Poland's 'rule of law bill,' acknowledging its aim to restore the rule of law by regulating the status of 'neo-judges,' but also raising reservations in its recommendations.

The Venice Commission will urgently assess the latest amendments to the law governing the Lithuanian National Radio and Television (LRT), according to LRT's Director General Monika Garbačiauskaitė-Budrienė.

Małgorzata Manowska, First President of the Supreme Court, has written to the Venice Commission regarding the proposed 'rule of law' bill, stating it interferes with fundamental constitutional principles, particularly judicial independence.

Leaders of three opposition factions in the Lithuanian Seimas have addressed Speaker Juozas Olekas regarding the participation of two MPs, Indrė Kižienė and Artūras Zuokas, in the Council of Europe's Venice Commission plenary session.

Dainius Žalimas, former head of the Constitutional Court and Lithuania's representative to the Venice Commission, responded to Aurelijus Veryga regarding proposed changes to the LRT law, expressing surprise at his colleague's behavior.

Filkov addressed DUI, stating that the judicial exam is a professional exam, not an administrative procedure, and currently cannot be taken in any language other than Macedonian, a fact well-known to them and supported by the Venice Commission's negative opinion.

Serbian Parliament Speaker Ana Brnabić stated that she is prepared to amend 'Mrdić's laws' if necessary, following her request to the Venice Commission for an urgent opinion.

The Venice Commission is set to provide an opinion on the controversial issue of taking the judicial exam in the Albanian language. This review addresses concerns regarding language policy within the justice system.

Improved versions of the working texts for Mrdić's laws are scheduled to be sent to the Venice Commission on Monday. This submission marks a step forward in the legislative process.

Dainius Žalimas discusses the Council of Europe's Venice Commission opinion on the proposed amendments to the LRT law, highlighting flaws and inaccuracies in the draft produced by Juozas Olekas' working group.

Questions are being raised about Serbia's application of the nine recommendations from the Venice Commission concerning changes to judicial laws, known as the 'Mrdić' laws. The debate centers on whether these changes are substantive or merely superficial.

The Venice Commission has evaluated the draft amendments to the Lithuanian National Radio and Television (LRT) law prepared by a parliamentary working group, stating that the project should be improved and calling for a comprehensive analysis.

A live program discusses the "demrdićizacija" of Serbia and whether a working group for implementing Venice Commission recommendations is the way to address the abolition of Mrdić's laws.

Work has commenced on amending the controversial 'Mrdić's laws' in Serbia, aligning with the opinion provided by the Venice Commission.

Experts are warning that Serbia is sliding into debt slavery as billions from the EU's Growth Plan remain on EU accounts because Serbia has not fulfilled the recommendations of the Venice Commission, a situation dismissed by Minister Mali.

The Justice Ministry's working group has held its first meeting to address the recommendations from the Venice Commission. However, there are accusations that the Minister of Justice is obstructing and disavowing the Commission's assessment.

Serbia's Ministry of Justice has established a working group to align judiciary laws with recommendations from the Venice Commission, holding its first meeting. However, a judicial union has announced plans to address the Venice Commission regarding the working group's composition.

The Seimas committee in Lithuania has postponed amendments to the LRT law, awaiting an opinion from the Venice Commission.

Lidija Komlen Nikolić, President of the Association of Prosecutors of Serbia, commented on the Venice Commission's opinion, stating that they are awaiting the state's response and actions.

Lawyer Sofija Mandić commented on the Venice Commission's opinion regarding 'Mrdić's laws,' stating it represents a victory for the judiciary and will require the executive branch to reinstate displaced prosecutors.

Expert analysis suggests that Serbia is at risk of having its European funds frozen and its path to EU membership stalled. This assessment follows an opinion issued by the Venice Commission.

The Venice Commission has issued an urgent opinion on Serbia's 'Mrdić laws' regulating the judiciary and prosecution, expressing regret over the absence of public debate and outlining a series of…

Minister Vujić announced that a formal response to the draft opinion from the Venice Commission would be dispatched today. This action addresses the commission's preliminary assessment on a matter of national importance.

European Commission (EC) spokesperson Guillaume Mercier stated today, regarding allegations that Serbia could be denied funding from the European Growth Plan...

North Macedonian Prime Minister Mickoski anticipates that a new law on fair representation, which has passed government filters and received a positive opinion from the Venice Commission, will enhance the quality of public administration.

Former diplomat Ivan Vejvoda stated that Serbian President Vučić's relationship with Russia is complex and that Serbia's well-being depends on the Venice Commission's assessment of the so-called Mrdić laws.

The Venice Commission has published a document containing Serbia's first detailed explanation of the urgent amendments to judicial laws that were adopted at the beginning of 2026.

The Venice Commission of the Council of Europe is set to publish its opinion on amendments to judicial laws in Serbia in the coming weeks, with its adoption scheduled for the June 12-13 session.

Serbian opposition MPs met with the Venice Commission to criticize the 'Mrdić's Laws' on judiciary, with the European Commission now expecting Serbia to suspend their application until the Venice Commission delivers its opinion.

The Serbian opposition met with representatives of the Venice Commission to criticize proposed amendments to judicial laws, arguing they are politically motivated.

A delegation from the Council of Europe’s Venice Commission is in Serbia on Monday and Tuesday for a working visit. The mission is part of the prepara

The Venice Commission has concluded that frequent changes to Moldova's Electoral Code, especially before elections, undermine public trust and can create the impression that the law is merely a tool in the hands of the authorities.

The Venice Commission has released its conclusions regarding amendments to the Lithuanian National Radio and Television (LRT) law, which were adopted for consideration last December. The amendments concern the public broadcaster's funding and the procedure for dismissing its general director.

The Venice Commission has approved its opinion on Poland's draft rule of law bill, also known as the 'neosędziów' (neo-judges) law, during its plenary session.

The European Council's Venice Commission will review a draft opinion on amendments to the Lithuanian National Radio and Television (LRT) law during its plenary session on Friday.

The Prime Minister confirmed that the Law on Fair Representation, which prioritizes expertise and competence, has passed the Venice Commission's filters and is expected to be adopted soon by the Assembly.

The Polish government has appointed new representatives to the Venice Commission, emphasizing that both are highly regarded constitutional law experts whose academic achievements are recognized across Europe.

The Montenegrin government is proposing constitutional amendments to remove certain privileges for the Prime Minister and cabinet members, sending the proposal to the European and Venice Commissions for review.

Claims by Serbian authorities that Cluster 3 is blocked solely due to a procedural issue with the Venice Commission are an attempt to simplify a deeper problem: the absence of substantive reforms.

The Serbian Ministry of Justice has submitted improved working drafts of amendments to a set of laws governing the judiciary to the Serbian Parliament, ahead of a review by the Venice Commission.

Journalist Zoran Preradović believes that parliamentary elections will not be held in Serbia this autumn, suggesting that implementing the Venice Commission's recommendations would lead to arrests.

The Venice Commission has urged a substantial review of the proposed amendments to the Lithuanian National Radio and Television (LRT) law, emphasizing the need for an impact assessment and fundamental revisions.

The Judicial Union in Serbia has accused the government of failing to implement crucial recommendations from the Venice Commission concerning the controversial 'Mrdic laws.' This alleged non-compliance raises concerns about judicial reform in the country.

Bojana Selaković stated that there is no clear political will to fully implement the very clear and explicit recommendations of the Venice Commission.

Prosecutor Radovan Lazić described the public hearing on amendments to a set of judicial laws as an 'obvious farce,' suggesting the authorities do not aim to fulfill the recommendations of the Venice Commission.

Serbian Prime Minister Ana Brnabić expressed hope that the Venice Commission's recommendations would be adopted before June and announced the timeline for electoral law changes in Parliament.

A debate is ongoing in Serbia regarding whether the regime will fulfill the recommendations of the Venice Commission. This comes after criticism that "Mrdić's laws" have brought shame upon the country, leading to actions based on foreign recommendations.

Serbian opposition MPs and representatives of the Association of Judicial Assistants met with the Venice Commission to discuss concerns regarding the Judicial Academy. They expressed fears that the academy could become the sole pathway for the selection of judges and prosecutors.

The High Judicial and Prosecutorial Council (VST) in Bosnia and Herzegovina has postponed its discussion on the recommendations from the Venice Commission concerning 'Mrdić's laws'. The VST chairman provided reasons for this delay, which has drawn public attention.

The Working Group for preparing amendments to judicial laws, aimed at aligning with the recommendations of the Venice Commission experts, held its first meeting today, chaired by Minister of Justice Nenad Vujić.

Serbia has formed a working group to address the Venice Commission's recommendations regarding its latest set of judicial laws, following strong criticism and calls from the European Commission for full and swift implementation.

The European Commission has reiterated its expectation that Serbia will fully implement all recommendations of the Venice Commission on judicial laws, after the High Judicial Council rejected some of…

The Venice Commission has issued key criticisms and recommendations regarding proposed prosecution laws, often referred to as 'Mrdić's laws'. These criticisms highlight various concerns and have led to differing views among legal experts.

A lawyer states that the Venice Commission has clearly advised Serbian authorities that merely changing "Mrdić's laws" will not suffice, and their consequences must be fully addressed.

The Venice Commission has emphasized the importance of ensuring that the wording of the question for the August 29 referendum allows voters to fully understand its content and the implications of their stance.

Vilhjálmur Árnason, chairman of Iceland's parliamentary constitutional and supervisory committee, is considering a joint meeting with the foreign affairs committee and the Venice Commission to address unclear wording.

The European Union has warned Serbia about potential suspension of significant funds from the European Growth Plan if the country fails to revise its judicial laws in line with the Venice Commission's opinion, prompting reactions from Serbian officials and analysts.

Mickoski, a North Macedonian politician, commented on student protests, emphasizing the need to respect the Constitution and laws. He highlighted that the Law on the Use of Languages is being challenged before the Constitutional Court and has received a negative opinion from the Venice Commission.

The Venice Commission and the Directorate General for Democracy and Human Dignity have issued a joint amicus curiae opinion on international and European standards for the use of minority languages in public life and judicial proceedings, specifically regarding North Macedonia's Law on Languages.

Serbian Prime Minister Ana Brnabić met with a delegation from the Monitoring Committee of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe in Belgrade to discuss the electoral process, cooperation with the Venice Commission, and public trust in state institutions.

On 16 and 17 March, a Venice Commission delegation visited Belgrade in preparation of the Urgent Opinion on the 28 January 2026 Amendments to Laws Gov

A delegation from the Higher Public Prosecutor's Office in Belgrade met with representatives of the Venice Commission in the Serbian Parliament to discuss recently adopted amendments to judicial laws concerning the public prosecutor's office, which they deemed improved, with the Commission's first report version on Serbia's 'Mrdić' judicial laws expected soon.

European Commission spokesman Guillaume Mercier advised Serbia to put on hold the set of judiciary laws adopted by its parliament until the Venice Commission provides its opinion.

The Democratic Party (DS) announced today, following a meeting of opposition parties in the Serbian Parliament, that while the set of judicial laws adopted in January could be withdrawn, their consequences would persist. This statement comes after a visit from the Venice Commission regarding the controversial judicial reforms.

Savo Đurđić of CEPRIS stated that the Serbian government's invitation to the Venice Commission is proof they want to 'smooth over damage.' Representatives of professional organizations, including the Center for Judicial Research, will also meet with the Venice Commission delegation.

Representatives of the Venice Commission are scheduled to meet with the Serbian opposition in Belgrade tomorrow, March 16, to discuss a set of recently adopted judicial laws proposed by MP Uglješa Mrdić.

The Venice Commission found Moldova's amendments to the law on combating electoral corruption to be 'in principle, legitimate' and aligned with long-standing recommendations, but advised clearer definitions for some terms.

Juozas Olekas, head of the Lithuanian parliament, states that proposed amendments to the Lithuanian National Radio and Television (LRT) law align with recent recommendations from the Venice Commission.

During its plenary session, the Venice Commission approved an opinion on Poland's rule of law bill, also known as the 'neo-judges' bill, giving it a positive assessment in principle, with the Ministry of Justice presenting its views on the matter.

Serbian Justice Minister Nenad Vujić announced that Serbia has requested a post-ante analysis of the adopted amendments to the set of judicial laws, confirming continued cooperation with the Venice Commission.

The Venice Commission has advised improvements to the proposed Polish regulations aimed at resolving issues with flawed judicial appointments, stating that while the direction is correct, the project needs refinement.

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić announced that representatives of the Venice Commission will come to Belgrade in mid-March regarding Mrdić's laws.

The Montenegrin government has adopted a proposal to amend Article 86 of the Constitution, which would remove immunity for the President and government members in cases related to corruption, sending it for review to the European and Venice Commissions.

Serbian Parliament Speaker Ana Brnabić announced that representatives of the Venice Commission will visit Belgrade soon to provide an urgent opinion on the 'Mrdić's Laws', and the government is prepared to discuss and amend them.