2021
Analysis of parliamentary work during the first year of the 27th convocation
23. 09. 2021.
Greater transparency; legislative and control roles need enhancement During the first year of the current convocation, Parliament has considerably opened its work, but also engaged in legislative activity which was not grounded in sound analysis and legally predictable procedures. Control mechanisms have not been used to push conclusions and tangible recommendations for the executive. …
Open Letter to the European Union
15. 09. 2021.
To the: Slovenian Presidency of the Council of the European Union President of the European Council, Honorable Mr. Charles Michel President of the European Union Commission, Honorable Ms. Ursula von der Leyen President of the European Union Parliament, Honorable Mr. David Maria Sassoli High Representative/VP, Honorable Mr. Joseph Borrell Commissioner for Neighborhood and Enlargement, Honorable…
Instead of unnecessary acting positions, ensure compliance with the law
15. 09. 2021.
“Ad hoc“ and unregulated competitions for acting positions in ministries unnecessarily postpone lawful recruitments and reduce managerial accountability in ministries. „Acting managers“ are more susceptible to influences due to insecurity of their position and employment. These competitions are currently announced for 20 acting general directors in the Ministry of Finance and Social Welfare. Earlier, they…
EU as a promoter of democracy or ‘stabilitocracy’ in the Western Balkans?
13. 09. 2021.
Starting from August 2021, the Think for Europe Network (TEN) commenced its work on the research project “the EU as a promoter of democracy or ‘stabilitocracy’ in the Western Balkans?”. This project is implemented in partnership with the Netherlands Institute of International Relations ‘Clingendael’. Through its enlargement policies the EU tries to foster democratisation in…
Political bias can only be determined in a legally prescribed procedure
07. 09. 2021.
We urge the Government to refrain from political discrimination and unlawful decision-making. Termination of employment due to expression of political beliefs in performance of work may follow only after the disciplinary procedure and corresponding justification, which we did not see in the decision of the General Secretariat of the Government published in the media. Regarding…
HRA and IA: Ensure peace, respect for health measures and human rights at upcoming gatherings
03. 09. 2021.
I On the eve of public gatherings expected on Saturday in Podgorica and Sunday in Cetinje on the occasion of the enthronement of the Metropolitan of Montenegro and the Littoral of the Serbian Orthodox Church, the Human Rights Action and Institute Alternative call upon all social, political and religious organisations and citizens to observe peace,…