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Strasbourg 01/06/2015
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Today the Commissioner published a letter addressed to the Prime Minister of Serbia, Mr Aleksandar VUČIĆ, in which he urges the government to fully respect the Serbian Ombudsman’s independence and guarantee a favourable environment for his work.

“I am seriously concerned at reports indicating that there have been concerted efforts by certain politicians and some media in the country aimed at casting shadows over Ombudsman Janković’s independence and moral stature” writes the Commissioner in his letter.

Welcoming the reply of the Prime Minister and his intention to strengthen cooperation with the Ombudsman, the Commissioner underscored that he will continue to monitor developments closely and spare no effort to support the Ombudsman’s independence and effectiveness.

Read the Commissioner's letter

Read the reply of the Prime Minister of Serbia

* On 16 March 2022, the Committee of Ministers adopted a decision by which the Russian Federation ceased to be a member of the Council of Europe, after 26 years of membership.
** All reference to Kosovo, whether to the territory, institutions or population, shall be understood in full compliance with United Nations Security Council Resolution 1244 (1999) and without prejudice to the status of Kosovo.