Serbian Parliament to debate judicial reforms, youth housing support

The Serbian Parliament is set to convene on Wednesday, June 16, to address a packed agenda of 32 items. Among the key legislative proposals are amendments to the so-called "Mrdic's judicial laws," which have been harmonized with the Venice Commission and received its positive opinion following numerous expert critiques.

The agenda includes significant changes to laws governing the public prosecutor's office, judges, and the High Prosecutorial Council. These reforms aim to align Serbia's judicial system with European standards and address long-standing concerns about judicial independence and efficiency.

A notable item is the proposed law to allocate 300 million euros from the state budget to expand the guarantee scheme for young people aged 20 to 35 purchasing their first homes. This expansion aims to increase the total value of loans covered by the guarantee to 900 million euros, reflecting high youth interest in homeownership. Since the law's inception, Serbia has consistently met its obligations to banks for subsidized loans, with over 5,700 such credits outstanding as of March 31, 2026, all being serviced regularly.

Additionally, parliamentarians will review amendments to laws concerning the organization and competencies of state bodies fighting high-technology crime, as well as healthcare-related proposals on human cells, tissues, and organ transplantation. The session will also cover infrastructure projects, energy, international agreements, and public project financing, including state guarantees for gasification and the procurement of new electric trains.