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Serbia's 'Mrdic Laws' Spark Outcry Over Judicial Independence

2/5/2026

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Serbia's ruling majority passed amendments known as the 'Mrdic laws'.
Critics say the laws threaten judicial independence and control prosecutors investigating organized crime.
The amendments were adopted without public debate and seen as retaliation against the Public Prosecutor's Office for Organized Crime (TOK).
EU officials condemned the changes, noting protests by judges and prosecutors have emerged to defend judicial independence.

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Serbia's ruling majority passed amendments known as the 'Mrdic laws'.
Critics say the laws threaten judicial independence and control prosecutors investigating organized crime.
The amendments were adopted without public debate and seen as retaliation against the Public Prosecutor's Office for Organized Crime (TOK).
EU officials condemned the changes, noting protests by judges and prosecutors have emerged to defend judicial independence.