Constitution of the Republic of Serbia- Shorter commentary on articles (why it must be amended?) (I)

Abstract

After the referendum, on the 8th of November, 2006, the Assembly of the Republic of Serbia promulgated the currently valid Constitution of the Republic of Serbia. However, from the moment of its adoption, this Constitution was subjected to a great deal of criticism. Even the manner of its adoption was disputed. Currently, there are numerous demands for its amendment. Political parties in Serbia also more or less agree that the current Constitution should be amended, especially in the light of European integrations. Most frequently heard objections are to the provisions regarding the too high number of deputies in the Parliament, the content of the preamble, provisions regarding judiciary, the matter of regionalization etc. This paper reviews and provides a short commentary on certain provisions of the Constitution of the Republic of Serbia, which we deem necessary to be pointed out when debating this matter. Particular focus is placed on certain normative solutions which we believe are not adequately regulated, i.e. those provisions we believe should be altered in order to adapt this supreme legal act to the intentions of Serbia to become a full member of the European Union, and which are at the same time in the interest of the citizens of Serbia.