Greens reject draft for federal prosecutor's office, reform in doubt

The Green Party has rejected a draft proposal for establishing a federal prosecutor's office, dealing a significant blow to the planned judicial reform. The party's spokesperson on justice, Alma Zadić, voiced strong criticism, arguing that the current draft fails to guarantee the necessary independence for the proposed federal prosecutors.

According to Zadić, the proposed structure would undermine the autonomy of the prosecutor's office, a key concern for the Greens. This lack of independence, she contends, makes the reform proposal unacceptable. The party's opposition now casts serious doubt on whether the reform can achieve the required two-thirds majority in parliament, a threshold essential for constitutional changes.

The rejection by the Greens, a crucial coalition partner, significantly complicates efforts to create a unified federal prosecution service. The setback suggests that the path to implementing such a significant legal reform will be far more challenging than anticipated, potentially requiring substantial revisions to the current draft or a complete rethinking of the approach.

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The federal prosecutors would not be independent under the current plans.