Nataša Vučković Participated in the EU-Serbia JCC Meeting in Brussels
EU-Serbia Joint Consultative Committee’s (JCC) declaration adopted Nataša Vučković, General Secretary of the Center for Democracy Foundation, participated in the meeting of the EU-Serbia Joint Consultative Committee (JCC) at the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) in Brussels. At the meeting held on 5 April 2024, Vučković emphasised the need for the Serbian government to improve the way it presents the process of Serbia's accession to the European Union and to demonstrate its dedication to the implementation of laws and reforms. The JCC discussed the current state of play in EU-Serbia relations and accession process negotiations with the EU, the…
Nataša Vučković Participated in the EU-Serbia JCC Meeting in Brussels
EU-Serbia Joint Consultative Committee’s (JCC) declaration adopted Nataša Vučković, General Secretary of the Center for Democracy Foundation, participated in the meeting of the EU-Serbia Joint Consultative Committee (JCC) at the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) in Brussels. At the meeting held on 5 April 2024, Vučković emphasised the need for the Serbian government to improve the way it presents the process of Serbia's accession to the European Union and to demonstrate its dedication to the implementation of laws and reforms. The JCC discussed the current state of play in EU-Serbia relations and accession process negotiations with the EU, the…
The Die is Cast – Now What?
Nataša Vučković, author of the text for Novi Magazin weekly newsmagazine Last week, the Committee on Political Affairs and Democracy of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) adopted Dora Bakoyannis’ opinion, thus taking a step forward towards Kosovo’s accession to the Pan European Organisation. The decision adopted by this important Committee of the Parliamentary Assembly came as a surprise in Serbia, causing feelings of pain, anger and other equally negative reactions and emotions. In analysing this event, several key issues arise. How Was This Decision Derived At? In its effort to gain the widest possible international recognition,…
The Die is Cast – Now What?
Nataša Vučković, author of the text for Novi Magazin weekly newsmagazine Last week, the Committee on Political Affairs and Democracy of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) adopted Dora Bakoyannis’ opinion, thus taking a step forward towards Kosovo’s accession to the Pan European Organisation. The decision adopted by this important Committee of the Parliamentary Assembly came as a surprise in Serbia, causing feelings of pain, anger and other equally negative reactions and emotions. In analysing this event, several key issues arise. How Was This Decision Derived At? In its effort to gain the widest possible international recognition,…
Public debate on the initiative for adopting a social protection strategy
SDGs for All Platform The Center for Democracy Foundation (CDF) organized a public debate on April 2, 2024, titled “Initiative for Adopting a Social Protection Strategy”, as part of the social pillar of the “SDGs for All” Platform. For more than a decade, Serbia has been awaiting a comprehensive strategic document that would approach the reform of social policy and the development of the social protection system in a systemic, sustainable, and fiscally responsible manner. The purpose of the debate was to gather all relevant institutional and non-state actors in one place to initiate advocacy for the adoption of a…
Public debate on the initiative for adopting a social protection strategy
SDGs for All Platform The Center for Democracy Foundation (CDF) organized a public debate on April 2, 2024, titled “Initiative for Adopting a Social Protection Strategy”, as part of the social pillar of the “SDGs for All” Platform. For more than a decade, Serbia has been awaiting a comprehensive strategic document that would approach the reform of social policy and the development of the social protection system in a systemic, sustainable, and fiscally responsible manner. The purpose of the debate was to gather all relevant institutional and non-state actors in one place to initiate advocacy for the adoption of a…
Nataša Vučković at the European Summit of Regions and Cities
Democracy, sustainable development, just transition, the future of the European Union and its enlargement… Nataša Vučković, Vice President of ALDA (European Association for Local Democracy), and General Secretary of the Center for Democracy Foundation, participated before the ALDA at the 10th European Summit of Regions and Cities. The summit took place on 18th and 19th March 2024, in Mons, Belgium, organised by the European Committee of the Regions in collaboration with the Walloon Region and the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union. The European Summit of Regions and Cities brought together high-level European and global decision-makers, regional…
Nataša Vučković at the European Summit of Regions and Cities
Democracy, sustainable development, just transition, the future of the European Union and its enlargement… Nataša Vučković, Vice President of ALDA (European Association for Local Democracy), and General Secretary of the Center for Democracy Foundation, participated before the ALDA at the 10th European Summit of Regions and Cities. The summit took place on 18th and 19th March 2024, in Mons, Belgium, organised by the European Committee of the Regions in collaboration with the Walloon Region and the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union. The European Summit of Regions and Cities brought together high-level European and global decision-makers, regional…
Call to the future Government to continue with commitment to sustainable development and the 2030 Agenda implementation
SDGs for All Platform On March 13, as part of its nationwide advocacy efforts, the Platform organized a press conference at the Belgrade Media Center, urging the new Government to commit to sustainable development, continue drafting the country’s development plan, and involve civil society organizations and other non-state actors in development policy dialogue, planning, and implementation processes. At the conference, the Platform representatives specifically called on the new Government to integrate the implementation of the 2030 Agenda into its work program, aligning it with EU accession efforts. A specific ministry should be designated to coordinate the Agenda’s implementation, ideally the…
Call to the future Government to continue with commitment to sustainable development and the 2030 Agenda implementation
SDGs for All Platform
Debate: Long-term Effects of Gender Discrimination in the Labour Market
Centre Dialogue – Social Forum On 7 March 2024, the Center for Democracy Foundation organised the debate: Long-term Effects of Gender Discrimination in the Labour Market, in collaboration with the Friedrich Ebert Foundation.
Debate: Long-term Effects of Gender Discrimination in the Labour Market
Centre Dialogue – Social Forum On 7 March 2024, the Center for Democracy Foundation organised the debate: Long-term Effects of Gender Discrimination in the Labour Market, in collaboration with the Friedrich Ebert Foundation. Partaking in the discussion were: Tamara Šmidling, Kvinna till Kvinna; Svetlana Budimčević, Serbian Association of Employers; Jelena Ružić, Women's Association of Kolubara District (WAKD); Marija Martinić, United Branch Trade Union Independence; Biljana Maletin, Women's Development Platform of Serbia; Ivana Simonović, German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ); Dina Rakin, Coalition for Solidarity Economy Development; Kirsten Schönefeld, Friedrich Ebert Foundation; Nataša Vučković, Center for Democracy Foundation (CDF); Prof. Zorica Mršević, PhD,…
