Nataša Vučković on the role of civil society and the citizens in European integration
When we talk about the role of civil society, we are actually talking about the role of the citizens in European integration… When we talk about the role of civil society, we are actually talking about the role of the citizens in European integration, said Nataša Vučković, Secretary General of the Center for Democracy Foundation. Citizens talk about what is important to them and that inclusive process, contribution, participation of citizens, is what the CSOs try to encourage. CSO tend to apply pressure on state bodies and local self-government to increase and more substantially involve the citizens in a decision-making…
Dialogue and understanding in the region for a safer path to the EU
POLITEIA Regional School for Youth Participation 2023 In order to make smart and meaningful youth-oriented policies, cooperation between policymakers and youth is needed, based on a credible policy dialogue. This is exactly the main goal of the “POLITEIA Regional School for Youth Participation” which started in Niš and will last from July 6 to 12 with the participation of students, activists and young experts from Albania, North Macedonia, Kosovo*, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro and Serbia. POLITEIA school is organized by the Centre for Democracy Foundation in cooperation with civil society partner organizations from the Western Balkans within the framework of…
Opening of POLITEIA Regional School for Youth Participation 2023
Niš, Serbia • 6-12 July 2023 "POLITEIA Regional School for Youth Participation 2023" is being organized within the framework of "Regional Youth Dialogue for Europe" project, implemented by partner civil society organizations from the Western Balkans with the financial support of the European Union. The official opening of "POLITEIA Regional School for Youth Participation 2023" will be held on Thursday, July 6, 2023 in Nis, starting at 4:00 p.m. (hall at Hotel Tami, Durmitorska no. 1, Nis, Serbia). WELCOMING NOTES Tanja Miščević, Minister of European Integration, Government of the Republic of Serbia H.E. Emanuel Giaufret, Ambassador, Head of the EU…
Vučković: In terms of public administration reform, the least amount of progress was made in depoliticization
Insider TV, „Marker“ “In public administration reform, which has been ongoing for the past seven-year period, the least amount of progress has been in the area of depoliticization”, said Nataša Vučković, Secretary General of the CDF, during a guest appearance in Marker, on Insider TV. "I am still under the impression that most appointments are made from within the political sphere and party affiliation. This is because we are actually abusing those opportunities given to us by the system, we are not opening public calls for tender, when necessary, we are extending the mandates of acting officials," Vučković said. As…
Nataša Vučković for Nova S: Hate speech is intolerable for an institution such as the National Assembly
TV Nova S, „Među nama“ Nataša Vučković, Secretary General of the Center for Democracy Foundation, told TV Nova S that today, the National Assembly is a source of hate speech, which is completely intolerable for such an institution. I think the people want to have a different parliament. Serbia deserves a parliament where hate speech is prohibited, where people treat each other with respect and dignity. This government’s tactic is to rule by way of conflict. The government is constantly creating conflict, then deepening them, and this is spreading. Attacks have begun on those who galvanised the protests. It is…
Public debate: What does the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act Mean for Serbian Companies?
Centre Dialogue – Social Forum On 22 June 2023, the CDF organised a debate on the topic What does the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act Means for Serbian Companies? in cooperation with the Friedrich Ebert Foundation. Partaking in the discussion were: Peer Krumrey, Counsellor; Head of Labour and Social Affairs, German Federal Republic Embassy in Serbia; Johanna Wohlmeyer, German Organization for International Cooperation (GIZ); Aleksandar Todić, Association of Branch Unions „Independence“; Jovana Spajić Erdeljan, International Labour Organization; Tanja Lindell, Serbian Chaimber of Commerce; Svetlana Budimčević, Serbian Association of employers; Kirsten Schönefeld, Friedrich Ebert Foundation; Nataša Vučković, Center for Democracy…
Debate in Pančevo: Labour Rights for Persons with Disabilities – Caught Between the Law and What Happens in Practice
Social and Economic Rights and Sustainable Development project The following debate: Labour Rights for Persons with Disabilities – Caught Between the Law and What Happens in Practice was organised by the CDF, within the framework of the Socioeconomic Rights and Sustainable Development project. The debate was held on 20 June 2023 in Pančevo (at Sinhro hub) in collaboration with the Half-way There Association. Partaking in the discussion were: Filip Perić, Union of Employers of the City of Pančevo; Slađana Lević, Youth with Disabilities Forum; Margareta Greta Kecman, Creative Educational Center KEC; Marija Jovanović, lawyer and associate of the Center for…
On the eve of the General Assembly, the Governing Board of ALDA elects Nataša Vučković as new Vice President
ALDA – European Association for Local Democracy On Wednesday, June 7th 2023, the members of the Governing Board of ALDA gathered in the premises of Etterbeek’s Municipal Hall, in Brussels, to discuss about key topics for the future of the Association and to prepare the ground for the upcoming General Assembly. The meeting began with the observance of a minute’s silence, in memory of Didier Duboisset, former Governing Board member and then Observer, who passed away last week. Didier was remembered by all the board members, especially by the words of ALDA President Oriano Otocan and Secretary General Antonella Valmorbida,…
Partners` Meeting on the “Regional Youth Dialogue for Europe” project in Niš
Regional Youth Dialogue for Europe The Center for Democracy Foundation, in cooperation with partner civil society organizations from the Western Balkans, held the first in vivo project management team meeting on the next steps in the implementation of the project "Regional Youth Dialogue for Europe – RYDE" from May 24-26, 2023 in Niš. After the two previous online PMT meetings, meeting in Niš was a good opportunity for joint discussion the key tasks and work methodology to be implemented within the three-year regional project, as well as preparatory activities in order to organize the traditional "POLITEIA Regional School for Youth…
Applications for POLITEIA Regional School for Youth Participation 2023 are open!
Regional Youth Dialogue for Europe We invite you to apply for the POLITEIA Regional School for Youth Participation that will take place July 6-12, 2023 in Niš, Serbia. The first POLITEIA School for Civil Society took place in 1997 where youth gained valuable knowledge of democratic and European values. Since then, hundreds of young people were taught and motivated to actively participate in social and political processes. POLITEIA is recognized as one of the leading non-formal educative programs for because of its great choice of lecturers, interactive methodology as well as choosing qualified participants. POLITEIA was raised to a regional…
Debate: Are you a woman worker or a man director?
The impact of gender-sensitive language on the socio-economic position of women On 18 May 2023, the CDF organised the debate: Are you a woman worker or a man director? (The impact of gender-sensitive language on the socio-economic position of women) as part of the Socioeconomic Rights and Sustainable Development project. Partaking in the discussion were: Nina Mitić, Ministry of Human and Minority Rights and Social Dialogue; Svenka Savić, professor emeritus; Marijana Pajvančić, retired professor at the University of Novi Sad; Maja Micić, Democratization Department of the OSCE Mission to Serbia; Marina Nikolić, Institute for the Serbian Language of SASA; Jelena…
Debate: Availability of Primary and Secondary Education and Health Care Services in the Local Community
Centre Dialogue – Social Forum On 12 May 2023, the Center for Democracy Foundation organised the debate: Availability of Primary and Secondary Education and Health Care Services in the Local Community, in collaboration with the Friedrich Ebert Foundation. Partaking in the discussion were: Marija Radovanović, Perspectives for young people in rural areas in Serbia, GIZ; Maja Knežević, Head of Department for Education, Culture, Sports, and Youth, SKGO; Ksenija Petovar, Center for Democracy Foundation; Danijel Dašić, expert on decentralization issues, independent expert; Miroslav Tamburić, FORCA Association Požega; Branislav Todorović, ProTok21 Association Smederevo; Nataša Vučković, Center for Democracy Foundation. The conversation was…
