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CLS: Belgrade corruption white paper viewed over 10,000 times in three days
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CLS: Belgrade corruption white paper viewed over 10,000 times in three days

From N1 Serbia · () Serbian

Translated from Serbian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A "White Book" detailing potential corruption cases in Belgrade over the last five years has been viewed over 10,000 times online in three days.
  • The Center for Local Self-Government (CLS), which compiled the document, stated that public interest indicates corruption is perceived as a major epidemic and the primary problem in the capital.
  • CLS plans to present the findings of the White Book through direct engagement with citizens across all Belgrade municipalities.

A comprehensive "White Book" exposing alleged corruption in Belgrade over the past five years has garnered significant public attention, with over 10,000 views and downloads from the Center for Local Self-Government's (CLS) website in just three days. The document meticulously details potential corruption cases within the Serbian capital.

Nikola Jovanoviฤ‡, director of CLS and a former city councilor, stated that the overwhelming public interest underscores the perception of corruption as an "epidemic" directly impacting a large number of citizens. He emphasized that corruption is currently viewed as the most significant problem facing Belgrade.

The White Book is accessible on the CLS website and a dedicated domain, belaknjiga.info. Jovanoviฤ‡ announced that the organization will soon commence a series of presentations across all municipalities and local communities in Belgrade to directly engage with citizens and discuss the findings of the report.

The Center for Local Self-Government is a professional organization dedicated to analyzing and addressing issues of local governance. The release of this White Book aims to foster transparency and accountability by bringing documented allegations of corruption into the public discourse.

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Originally published by N1 Serbia in Serbian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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