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Contract of the director of “ToMontenegro” published – An important step towards transparency
We welcome the decision of the Board of directors of ToMontenegro to disclose the managerial contract of its executive director, after their answer to our free access to information request was first delayed and then rejected. Contract can be found on our site: “Whose are our public companies“ Beside the salary of €4 400 and…
Only three ministries announced public discussions for this year
More than a half of the ministries have not published the work programme for the current year in accordance with the law, while only three ministries have published a list of laws and strategies to be subject of public discussions in 2021. This year, the ministries continued the bad practice of not publishing their work…
Analysis of parliamentary work during the first year of the 27th convocation
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
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
“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?
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…