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Strengthening ethical journalism and countering hate speech in Serbia
Journalists and media professionals in Serbia strengthened their capacities to recognise and respond to hate speech, discriminatory narratives and harmful media content through a two-day event organised by the Council of Europe, in cooperation with the Commissioner for the Protection of Equality...
Serbia’s early parliamentary elections saw high turnout amid a polarised environment and unequal campaign opportunities, international observers say
Serbia’s 25 October early parliamentary elections saw active citizen engagement, with high voter turnout and vigorous competition between two main contenders, but unfolded in an atmosphere of profound polarisation, with equality of campaign opportunities seriously compromised, international...
Council of Europe facilitates cross-sectoral institutional dialogue on the implementation of EU Digital Services Act
The Council of Europe, in co-operation with the Regulatory Authority for Electronic Media (REM), brought together key Serbian institutions, regulators, media representatives and international partners for a roundtable on the European Union’s Digital Services Act (DSA), marking an important step...
Call for International Consultant - strengthening quality control and standardisation of professional development in public administration
The project “Human Resources Management in Local Self-Government – Phase 3”, jointly funded by the European Union and the Council of Europe and implemented by the Council of Europe in Serbia, hereby publishes a Call for International Consultant for strengthening quality control and...
Serbia’s High Prosecutorial Council discusses priorities for the future
Strengthening prosecutorial independence, addressing institutional challenges and preparing for upcoming legal reforms were at the centre of the Third Professional Conference of the High Prosecutorial Council, held in Kopaonik from 19 to 21 October 2026. The Conference titled “New composition of...
Council of Europe Office in Belgrade welcomes Senior Swiss Foreign Affairs Delegation
Maciej Janczak, Head of the Council of Europe Office in Belgrade, met today with Ambassador Pierre-Yves Fux, Assistant State Secretary and Head of the Eurasia Division at the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA), and his delegation to discuss shared priorities and ongoing efforts to...
Community talk during Belgrade Pride Week explores legal recognition of same-sex partnerships
A community talk held as part of the Belgrade Pride programme brought together members of the LGBTI community, civil society representatives, experts and members of the public to discuss the legal recognition of same-sex partnerships in Serbia and possible ways forward. The discussion, “Legal...
Strengthening the protection of judges’ freedom of expression in Serbia
How can judges exercise their rights to freedom of expression while safeguarding judicial independence, impartiality and public confidence in the judiciary? This question was at the heart of a panel discussion held on 15 October in Belgrade, as part of the sixth judicial conference “Forum Days”...
Serbia launches major drive against discrimination- spot, report, change
Discrimination can shut doors on anyone, whether because of age, gender, origin, disability, or other traits. But starting this month, those doors are being opened wide. Across Serbia, a new awareness urges everyone to speak out, spot injustice, and take action, echoing clear messages: "Don’t...
A PACE pre-electoral delegation highlights a highly polarised campaign ahead of Serbia’s early parliamentary elections
“The electoral campaign in Serbia is taking place in a highly polarised environment that could undermine a level playing field for contestants,” said a pre-electoral delegation from the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), headed by Piero Fassino (Italy, SOC), ending a two-day...
