politics
March 18, 2026
Vujić: Venice Commission to Send First Draft of Report on Mrdić Laws Very Soon
Minister of Justice Nenad Vujić stated today that the Venice Commission, which visited Belgrade, announced it would "very soon" send Belgrade the first draft of its report on the set of judicial laws known as the "Mrdić laws," "so that we can all provide specific comments."
TL;DR
- The Venice Commission will send the first draft of its report on Serbia's judicial laws "very soon."
- Serbia will consider amending the laws based on the commission's recommendations.
- The Venice Commission's role is to provide recommendations, not make judicial decisions.
- The Minister of Justice believes the laws do not threaten Serbia's European integration or judicial independence.
- The Venice Commission's opinion on the recent amendments to judicial laws in Serbia is expected to be submitted for adoption in June.
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