European Economic
and Social Committee
Programme
Programme
8.30-9 a.m. Registration of participants
9-10.30 a.m. Inaugural session
Opening remarks by Ana Milićević-Pezelj and Boško Savković, co-chairs of the EU-Serbia JCC
Current state of play in EU-Serbia relations and the accession process, including discussion on new accession methodology
- Catherine Wendt, Head of Serbia Unit, DG NEAR, European Commission
- H.E. Ana Hrustanović, Head of Serbia's Mission to the EU
Debate
10.30-11 a.m. Coffee break
11 a.m.-12.30 p.m. Effects of economic and industrial reforms on the quality of life of citizens
Presentation of reports:
- Zoran Stojiljković, Serbian member of the EU-Serbia JCC, President of the trade union "Nezavisnost"
- Jože Smole, EESC member (Group I), Secretary-general, Association of Employers of Slovenia
Presentations by:
- Nicholas Burge, DG Trade, European Commission: Trade policy between the European Union and Serbia; state of play, perspectives and benefits for citizens
- Ingrid Sager, DG NEAR, European Commission,: Green Deal for the Western Balkans, potential benefits for citizens
Debate
12.30-2 p.m. Lunch
2-3.30 p.m. Overview of the civil society situation in Serbia and rule of law
Presentation of reports:
- Sonja Stojanović Gajić, Serbian member of the EU-Serbia JCC, Member of Executive Board of Belgrade Centre for Security Policy
- Marina Škrabalo, EESC member (Group III), Director, SOLIDARNA – Foundation for Human Rights and Solidarity
Presentation by:
- Alexandrina Najmowicz, Director, European Civic Forum
Debate