Minister Pavkov: Amendments to the law reduce the burden on citizens using protected areas

Minister of Environmental Protection Sara Pavkov stated today that amendments to the Law on Fees for Public Goods usage aim to reduce the financial burden on citizens who daily use protected areas as part of their living and working environment. She said this during the general debate at the National Assembly session, explaining the Bill on Amendments to the Law on Fees for Public Goods.

Minister Pavkov: Amendments to the law reduce the burden on citizens using protected areas

TL;DR

  • Amendments to the Law on Fees for Public Goods will reduce financial burdens for citizens residing in or near protected areas.
  • The changes aim to equalize conditions for those affected by protected areas and support small agricultural producers, artisans, and family businesses.
  • The measures are intended to retain population in rural and border areas and foster sustainable tourism.
  • A new law establishes a system for managing EU cohesion policy funds, considered strategically important for Serbia's EU accession process.
  • This system will regulate the preparation, management, control, and supervision of EU cohesion funds.