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Introduction into the Political Program Mission The ultimate goal is the creation of a strong economy and stable democracy in Serbia, which will become the leader in the Balkans, ready to adopt European standards and capable of preserving and protecting the best of its own tradition and culture. Breakup with the past Political changes of October 5, 2000 have failed to
result in the required radical reforms of the social and political
systems. Notwithstanding the accomplishment of a remarkable level of
civil rights and liberties, an improved international position of Serbia
and the initiation of speedy economic reforms, the country is still at
the crossroads – faced with a dilemma which road to take. Political
support for the continuation of economic reforms has not been secured
and clear reformist steps have not been undertaken in many other
segments of society. Numerous old institutions are left unscathed, a
number of crucial systemic laws have not been adopted, including the new
Constitution, corruption is flourishing at all levels, convictions for
abuses in the previous period are precious few, while the courts are in
general appallingly inefficient, and the police work in key segments is
completely blocked. The rule of law as a fundamental precondition for
market reforms is in its initial stage. Frequent transgressions against
the law often go unpunished, if at all, resulting in the absence of
elementary justice and destroying the system of moral values. The
collapse of the judiciary and excessive red tape limit the economic
freedoms, discouraging the potential foreign investors and private
initiative, all of which proves that the country has not yet managed to
shed the legacy of the past. |
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