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Serbia's Judicial Reforms Spark Protests, EU Concerns

2/12/2026

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Serbia's judicial reforms, effective this week, strengthen President Aleksandar Vucic's power and threaten the country's EU accession efforts.
The justice ministry says the reforms will improve efficiency, but critics fear they undermine judicial independence and complicate high-profile corruption cases.
The European Union condemned the rapid, non-transparent adoption of these amendments.
Protests have erupted among legal professionals, reflecting deep concerns about Vucic's influence on the judiciary.

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Serbia's judicial reforms, effective this week, strengthen President Aleksandar Vucic's power and threaten the country's EU accession efforts.
The justice ministry says the reforms will improve efficiency, but critics fear they undermine judicial independence and complicate high-profile corruption cases.
The European Union condemned the rapid, non-transparent adoption of these amendments.
Protests have erupted among legal professionals, reflecting deep concerns about Vucic's influence on the judiciary.