An open letter from members of Serbia’s Council for Creating an Enabling Environment for Civil Society, including BCSDN member Civic Initiatives, urges Prime Minister Miloš Vučević to address recent media attacks on CSOs. The letter condemns misinformation regarding CSO funding and activities, which threatens democracy and Serbia’s EU accession process. It calls on the Prime Minister to publicly denounce these attacks, highlight the vital role of civil society in promoting democracy and human rights, and support the Council’s efforts to create a more enabling environment for CSOs. The letter also urges the Prime Minister to convene a special government session or allow the President of the Council to address the Cabinet, to present its contributions to ongoing reforms. The letter emphasizes that both government and CSOs share many of the same donors, and that a collaborative approach is essential for advancing Serbia’s democratic development. Read more here.
Source: Civic Initiatives