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Tuesday, 13 October 2009
National Assembly Speaker Receives European Ombudspersons’ Delegation
On the occasion of the International Ombudspersons’ Conference in Belgrade, the Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia, Prof. Dr Slavica Djukic-Dejanovic received a delegation of European Ombudspersons. In addition to the Ombudsman of the Republic of Serbia Sasa Jankovic, the meeting was also attended by the Greek Ombudsman Giorgios Kaminis, Ombudsman of the Netherlands Alex Brenninkmeijer, Deputy Ombudsman of Slovenia Jernej Rovsek, Deputy Director of the European Public Law Centre Piji Protopsaltis and the chairperson of the Austrian Ombudspersons’ Committee Terezija Stoicic.
On the occasion of the International Ombudspersons’ Conference in
In the meeting, both sides agreed that cooperation between parliaments and ombudspersons is extremely important and in the interest of protecting and realising citizens’ rights. The officials pointed out that constant contacts, meetings and conferences of ombudspersons are necessary to intensify future work on finding the most efficient solutions to citizens’ problems. The delegation members also expressed pleasure at the good cooperation with the Serbian Ombudsman and commended the organisation of this year’s International Ombudspersons’ Conference held in
The National Assembly Speaker emphasised the important role of the Ombudsman, stressing that the majority of deputies fully support the Ombudsman’s autonomy.
Activities
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11.00 - sitting of the Committee on the Economy, Regional Development, Trade, Tourism and Energy (National Assembly House, 13 Nikola Pasic Square, Small Hall)
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12.00 - the members of the PFG with Israel meet with the Israeli Ambassador to Serbia (National Assembly House, 13 Nikola Pasic Square, hall 3)
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12.00 - the members of the PFG with Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Island States meet with the Australian Ambassador to Serbia (National Assembly House, 13 Nikola Pasic Square, hall 2)
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12.00 - press conference of the Movement of Free Citizens (PSG) – Party of Democratic Action of Sandzak (SDA Sandzak) – Party for Democratic Action (PDD) and the Green-Left Front – Don’t Let Belgrade D(r)own parliamentary groups (National Assembly House, 13 Nikola Pasic Square)
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15.00 - sitting of the Committee on Labour, Social Issues, Social Inclusion and Poverty Reduction (National Assembly House, 13 Nikola Pasic Square, hall 3)
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18.15 - opening of the exhibition “Combing Through Time” on the National Day of Remembrance of Roma victims of WWII (National Assembly House, 13 Nikola Pasic Square, Central Hall)