Stepping into Leadership: ALDA newly elected President is Nataša Vučković

ALDA – European Association for Local Democracy On Monday, May 13 2024, Nataša Vučković was elected as the new President of ALDA during the ALDA General Assembly and Festival 2024, held in the city of Barcelona, Spain. Nataša’s journey with ALDA began in 2020 when she joined the Governing Board, bringing her wealth of experience and dedication to the forefront of the organisation. Recognising her exceptional leadership qualities, ALDA elevated her to the position of Vice President in 2023, a role in which she demonstrated unwavering commitment and vision. Nataša’s election as President was a result of a democratic process,…

Stepping into Leadership: ALDA newly elected President is Nataša Vučković

ALDA – European Association for Local Democracy On Monday, May 13 2024, Nataša Vučković was elected as the new President of ALDA during the ALDA General Assembly and Festival 2024, held in the city of Barcelona, Spain. Nataša’s journey with ALDA began in 2020 when she joined the Governing Board, bringing her wealth of experience and dedication to the forefront of the organisation. Recognising her exceptional leadership qualities, ALDA elevated her to the position of Vice President in 2023, a role in which she demonstrated unwavering commitment and vision. Nataša’s election as President was a result of a democratic process,…

Nataša Vučković, elected as President of the European Association for Local Democracy – ALDA

Dedicated to local democracy, human rights, gender equality, citizen participation, environmental protection, and other issues of importance “It is a great honour to receive the trust of such a large number of ALDA members and to lead the organisation over the following four-year period. This organisation experienced tremendous growth in recent years, with over a hundred employees operating in an increasing number of countries,” said Nataša Vučković following her election at the General Assembly of the European Association for Local Democracy, held in Barcelona from 13 to 15 May 2024, alongside the ALDA Festival themed ‘Local Democracy for Global Impact’….

Nataša Vučković, elected as President of the European Association for Local Democracy – ALDA

Dedicated to local democracy, human rights, gender equality, citizen participation, environmental protection, and other issues of importance “It is a great honour to receive the trust of such a large number of ALDA members and to lead the organisation over the following four-year period. This organisation experienced tremendous growth in recent years, with over a hundred employees operating in an increasing number of countries,” said Nataša Vučković following her election at the General Assembly of the European Association for Local Democracy, held in Barcelona from 13 to 15 May 2024, alongside the ALDA Festival themed ‘Local Democracy for Global Impact’….

Accelerate the adoption of the Occupational Health and Safety Strategy

CDF Statement on World Day for Safety and Health at Work On the occasion of the World Day for Safety and Health at Work, the Center for Democracy Foundation calls for expedited efforts in adopting the Occupational Health and Safety Strategy along with an action plan for its implementation. In Serbia in the past year alone (2023), 1,322 workplace injuries were recorded, of which 14 resulted in fatalities and 1,308 were serious workplace injuries, according to the report from the Administration for Occupational Safety and Health. These are workplace injuries reported by employers. It is therefore reasonable to assume that…

Accelerate the adoption of the Occupational Health and Safety Strategy

CDF Statement on World Day for Safety and Health at Work On the occasion of the World Day for Safety and Health at Work, the Center for Democracy Foundation calls for expedited efforts in adopting the Occupational Health and Safety Strategy along with an action plan for its implementation. In Serbia in the past year alone (2023), 1,322 workplace injuries were recorded, of which 14 resulted in fatalities and 1,308 were serious workplace injuries, according to the report from the Administration for Occupational Safety and Health. These are workplace injuries reported by employers. It is therefore reasonable to assume that…

Vučković: We cannot isolate ourselves from the international community; we’ve already tried that and it doesn’t work

Interview with Nataša Vučković for FoNet News Agency In an interview with the News Agency FoNet, Nataša Vučković from the Center for Democracy stated that our parliamentarians are adopting the style of speech used in the Serbian Parliament when addressing the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe. She hopes that Belgrade will not make the mistake of withdrawing from the Council of Europe in the event of Kosovo's accession, as this would put an end to European integration. “Council of Europe membership is a precondition for us gaining EU membership,” explained Vučković in the Catch 23 series, noting that…

Vučković: We cannot isolate ourselves from the international community; we’ve already tried that and it doesn’t work

Interview with Nataša Vučković for FoNet News Agency In an interview with the News Agency FoNet, Nataša Vučković from the Center for Democracy stated that our parliamentarians are adopting the style of speech used in the Serbian Parliament when addressing the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe. She hopes that Belgrade will not make the mistake of withdrawing from the Council of Europe in the event of Kosovo's accession, as this would put an end to European integration. “Council of Europe membership is a precondition for us gaining EU membership,” explained Vučković in the Catch 23 series, noting that…

Reform Acceleration Necessary in Respect of Social Policies and Employment

Press Release of the NCEU Working Group for Negotiating Chapter 19 Members of the Working Group for the National Convention on the European Union (NCEU) for Chapters 2 and 19 deliberated on the implementation of reforms concerning Negotiating Chapter 19 – Social Policy and Employment. The conclusion of said deliberations was the necessity to request the competent Ministry and the Government of the Republic of Serbia to accelerate reforms in the field of social policy, reform of labour legislation, and to implement initiated reforms regarding occupational health and safety, gender equality, social inclusion, and combating discrimination more efficiently. The Working…

Reform Acceleration Necessary in Respect of Social Policies and Employment

Press Release of the NCEU Working Group for Negotiating Chapter 19 Members of the Working Group for the National Convention on the European Union (NCEU) for Chapters 2 and 19 deliberated on the implementation of reforms concerning Negotiating Chapter 19 – Social Policy and Employment. The conclusion of said deliberations was the necessity to request the competent Ministry and the Government of the Republic of Serbia to accelerate reforms in the field of social policy, reform of labour legislation, and to implement initiated reforms regarding occupational health and safety, gender equality, social inclusion, and combating discrimination more efficiently. The Working…

Call for Proposals for the Youth Fund „Local Youth Initiatives“ is open!

Regional Youth Dialogue for Europe We are officially launching the open Call for Proposals for the Youth Fund „Local Youth Initiatives“ within the framework of the project Regional Youth Dialogue for Europe funded by the European Union. Youth Fund for Local Youth Initiatives provides grants to support civil society organizations for projects that will improve and develop participatory youth policies in communities of the Western Balkans by supporting youth initiatives and fostering active citizenship and participation of young people in monitoring reforms and policies impacting youth in the region. Eligible organizations for applying are civil society organizations registered in Albania,…

Call for Proposals for the Youth Fund „Local Youth Initiatives“ is open!

Regional Youth Dialogue for Europe We are officially launching the open Call for Proposals for the Youth Fund „Local Youth Initiatives“ within the framework of the project Regional Youth Dialogue for Europe funded by the European Union. Youth Fund for Local Youth Initiatives provides grants to support civil society organizations for projects that will improve and develop participatory youth policies in communities of the Western Balkans by supporting youth initiatives and fostering active citizenship and participation of young people in monitoring reforms and policies impacting youth in the region. Eligible organizations for applying are civil society organizations registered in Albania,…