Bulgaria: Powerful Investigators Resist Change
Investigative branches of the judiciary are said to have too much power, with little political or civic control over their operations.
2 Aug 05
Albania
Albania: The Long Road
The Albanian judiciary is on the right track but has a long way to go.
2 Aug 05
Courting Controversy in Bosnia
Bosnia’s judicial reforms could serve as regional model but remain dependent on internationals and threatened by delays.
2 Aug 05
Montenegro: Politicians Make Mockery of the Law
Corruption and bias in Montenegro’s justice system belie legislative guarantees of fairness.
2 Aug 05
Politics Sways Serbia's Judges
The Serbian judiciary remains subservient to its political masters, a major hurdle on the country’s road to Europe.
2 Aug 05
EU Reform Policy Under Scrutiny
Brussels urging Balkan membership candidates to do more to reform their justice systems, but isn’t providing appropriate funding and expert advice for them to do so.
2 Aug 05
Serbs Subvert Srebrenica Commemoration
While the world recalls the tenth anniversary of the Srebrenica massacre, the Serbs are busy erecting a cross to Serb victims.
2 Aug 05
Investigation: Serbia Losing Customs Corruption Battle
Initiatives launched against the system of border bribes have failed, and in the meantime Serbia’s economy is suffering.
2 Aug 05
Zepa Marks Anniversary Alone
While diplomats converged on Srebrenica to honour its victims, none seemed to remember the fate of the forgotten enclave of Zepa.
27 Jul 05
Law on Flags is Red Rag to Macedonian Opposition
Right-wing parties will urge courts to strike down new law permitting Albanians to fly their flag on state buildings.
22 Jul 05
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