Public administration reform
The goal of the program is to improve the efficiency, effectiveness and accountability of the public administration (government, local government, public services). This program is especially dedicated to harmonization of legislative framework and practices with the principles of European administrative space, organization and rationalization of public administration, merit-based recruitment and carreer advancement as well as the quality of the law-making and policy development.
The Report of European Commission on Montenegro
19. 10. 2021.
Another Year of ”Tapping in Place” The European Commission’s report confirmed that the much needed radical reforms are a victim of political cleavages; the messages should be understood as a strong call for all stakeholders, especially political parties, to dedicate themselves to the tasks of European integration. If the assessments from the report are translated…
Only three ministries announced public discussions for this year
29. 09. 2021.
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…
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…
