February 2026
Strengthen Public Procurement Oversight, Not Weaken It
25. 02. 2026.
During the public consultation process, we submitted comments to the Ministry of Finance on the Draft Law on Amendments to the Public Procurement Law. We raised concerns regarding the proposed abolition of the Public Procurement Inspection and highlighted the insufficient capacity of the Budget Inspection to oversee contract implementation. We called for extending anti-corruption measures…
The Government’s Proposal of Constitutional Amendments will not Enhance the Role of the Prosecutorial Council
21. 02. 2026.
The constitutional amendments proposed by the Government, in the part relating to the Prosecutorial Council, do not resolve the key conflict of interest and the inappropriate concentration of power in the function of the Supreme State Prosecutor, who by virtue of office presides over the Prosecutorial Council. At the same time, by introducing a qualified…
Stop the Increasing Use of Non-Transparent Intergovernmental Agreements
19. 02. 2026.
Members of Parliament should refrain from voting on the new agreement with the UAE, which once again provides for exemptions from public procurement and competitive procedures, until the Constitutional Court delivers its decision on the previous agreement. Provisions that exclude the application of national legislation pose a threat to transparency and competitiveness, run counter to…
Decision Year, No Roadmap: Government and Parliamentary Committees Late With Work Plans
02. 02. 2026.
The Government and Parliament are entering a pivotal year for concluding negotiations with the European Union without work plans: the Government lacks an approved work programme, and parliamentary committees have not adopted their annual plans. We call on decision-makers to adopt work plans as a matter of urgency, so as to allow both institutions and…
Decentralisation of Spatial Planning Only on Paper: Municipalities Without Staff
02. 02. 2026.
Only nine out of 25 municipalities have established local spatial planning companies, of which only two are operational, although the legal deadline for their establishment expired in May 2025. Many municipalities are still drafting founding acts for these companies, some are considering joint establishment with other municipalities, while others have no solution in place. The…