Applications for POLITEIA Thematic Session „Green Agenda and Policy Making in the Western Balkans“ are open!
The deadline for submitting application is November 23, 2023 We invite you to apply for the POLITEIA Thematic Session „Green Agenda and Policy Making in the Western Balkans“ that will take place November 27-29, 2023, in Hotel Moxy, Belgrade, Serbia. The aim of the Session is to provide the young participants with an in-depth understanding of the current public policies and other documents related to the implementation of the Green Agenda in the Western Balkans in the context of the EU integration process. Participants will also be introduced to the policy making process and policy document structure in general. For more information please see the Detailed…
Public reading of the European Commission 2023 Report on Serbia
On 14 November 2023, the Center for Democracy Foundation, the Center for Contemporary Politics and the European Western Balkans organised the traditional Public reading of the European Commission 2023 Report on Serbia. The European Commission Report for Serbia was published on 8 November. CSOs consider it vital to demonstrate to the people of Serbia the importance this report in a comprehensible way. The report presents a snapshot of how EU member states and the European Commission perceive us, where Serbia stands today, what life is like in Serbia, the state of our institutions, the quality of the rule of law,…
Vučković: The European Commission Report indicates how Europe views us
Interview with Nataša Vučković for FoNet The people want to live in a well-organised and safe society and to be free to exercise their rights “Euro-enthusiasm is on the decline because the integration process is taking too long, and as a result of the atmosphere created by the authorities, which suggests that the EU doesn't really want us, which is an extreme falsehood,” stated Nataša Vučković, Secretary General of the Center for Democracy Foundation, in an interview with FoNet. She characterised the recent European Commission Report as bad news for Serbia. As highlighted in the Kvaka 23 political programme, the…
Presentation of the Book of Recommendations of the National Convention on the European Union 2023
The new Book of Recommendations of the National Convention on the European Union (NCEU) for 2023 was presented 3 November 2023 at the Media Centre, Belgrade. The Book of Recommendations of the NCEU has been published continually since 2014. The book is a unique and comprehensive overview and assessment of negotiation talks and Serbia’s progress along its path to EU membership. At the level of social policy, our key recommendation is that the country must start with reforms – this is the priority, assessed Nataša Vučković. Source: NCEU/CDF Photo/Video: Medija centar
Nataša Vučković for Nova S TV: Systematically prioritising the needs of the most vulnerable members of society
2.11.2023. We are advocating for the reform of the social protection system. The people have the right to social protection (social welfare); thus, it is necessary to systemically prioritise the needs of those who are most vulnerable, said the Secretary General of the Center for Democracy Foundation, Nataša Vučković, during her appearance on Dnevnik on Nova S TV.
Public debate: The German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act – Implications for Human Rights in Serbia
Initiative for Global Solidarity (IGS) The Center for Democracy Foundation began a series of public debates on the topic of the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act and Europe’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD). A series of thematic roundtable discussions is being conducted as part of the Initiative for Global Solidarity (IGS) project. The first in a series of public debates titled ‘German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act – Implications for Human Rights in Serbia’ took place on 31 October 2023, in the City Assembly Hall of Niš. Partaking in the discussion were: Sanela Bahtijarević, German Agency for International…
Debate: Social Protection System and/or Helicopter Money
Centre Dialogue – Social Forum On 25 October 2023, the Center for Democracy Foundation organised the debate Social Protection System and/or Helicopter Money, in collaboration with the Friedrich Ebert Foundation. Partaking in the discussion were: Zoran Stojiljković, United Branch Trade Union Independence; Ljiljana Lučić, former State Secretary at the RS Ministry of Labour, Employment, Veteran and Social Affairs; Milan Ćulibrk, NIN; Peđa Mitrović, Party of Liberty and Social Justice; Miljana Pejić, KOMS (National Youth Council of Serbia); Nataša Vučković, Center for Democracy Foundation. The discussion was moderated by Suzana Trninić, Journalist. In response to the challenging economic situation, rising inflation,…
The eradication of poverty must be a priority of the state and society
CDF Announcement Ahead of the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty Every fifth person in Serbia is at risk of poverty, and 28.1% of the population is living in ‘at risk of poverty’ or social exclusion, according to the latest data from the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia. The eradication of poverty is Sustainable Development Goal number 1 of the UN’s 2030 Agenda, to which the Republic of Serbia is committed, implying the application of one of its key principles – ‘Leave No One Behind’. The severe economic situation, inflation, and particularly the surge in food and…
CDF: We insist on adherence to decent work standards
We must combat all forms of discrimination in the workplace and those which are work-related; contribute to greater gender equality, recognise and regulate unpaid labour, and eradicate child labour. Ahead of World Day for Decent Work, the Center for Democracy Foundation reminds us that labour rights are an integral part of the human rights framework and must be respected and protected in the same manner. The Republic of Serbia has ratified international agreements committing to take all necessary measures to ensure that employees have a dignified standard of living. Economic growth has not been accompanied by an increase in the…
Training – Enhancing the Impact of Gender Mainstreaming
Mentoring and Monitoring for Real Impact project On 3 and 4 October 2023, the Center for Democracy Foundation organised training in Kragujevac on how to increase the real impact of gender mainstreaming. The training was organised in collaboration with the German Development Cooperation. Training for CSO representatives provided to contribute to further strengthening the promotion of gender equality in Serbia by empowering women's organisations to respond to key gender challenges in society. The following speakers shared their knowledge and experience with those in attendance: Tanja Lindell (Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia), Darija Šajin (Aarhus Centre Novi Sad) and…
Meeting of the expert thematic group “Eradication of poverty” on the advocacy initiative “Clarifying the concept of single parents”
SDGs for All Platform On September 27, 2023 The Center for Democracy Foundation organized a meeting of the Expert Thematic Group "Eradication of Poverty", within the Social Pillar of the Platform "Sustainable Development for All". The topic of the meeting was the presentation of the draft of the advocacy initiative "Clarifying the concept of single parents". The discussion pointed out the need to expand the definition of single parents in the legal system of Serbia, and include the category of parents who take care of children alone or mostly alone, as well as to take measures for improving the position…
Debate: Living Standard of the Citizenry and the Autum-Winter of 2023/2024
Centre Dialogue – Social Forum On 26 September 2023, the Center for Democracy Foundation organised the debate: Living Standard of the Citizenry and the Autum-Winter of 2023/2024, in collaboration with the Friedrich Ebert Foundation. Partaking in the discussion were: Ivan Nikolić, Economics Institute; Bojan Stanić, Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia; Zoran Ristić, United Branch Trade Union Independence; Aleksandar Milošević, Danas magazine; Sarita Bradaš, Center for Democracy Foundation; Žarko Šunderić, Center for Social Policy; Nebojša Atanacković, Serbian Association of Employers; Zoran Mihajlović, Association of Independent Trade Unions of Serbia and others. The discussion was moderated by Marija Antić Šehić,…
