The institutional glorification of convicted war criminals overshadowed the slow prosecution of outstanding war crimes. Independent and investigative journalists and activists faced threats, vilification and punitive civil proceedings. A proposed Law on Internal Affairs further threatened the right to freedom of assembly. Roma were disproportionately denied access to social assistance.
Background
Serbia continued to balance its commitment to EU membership with long-standing political and economic ties with Russia. Charges of corruption in public office persisted at all levels.
In March, Serbia and Kosovo agreed to…
