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Belgrade, Serbia 15 June 2026
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Judicial well-being discussed as a prerequisite for quality justice in Serbia

Representatives of judicial institutions, professional associations, international organisations and experts gathered in Belgrade on 15 June 2026 for a round table dedicated to the importance of judicial well-being for the delivery of justice, organised by the Judges’ Association of Serbia with the support of the Council of Europe.

The event focused on the findings and recommendations of CCJE Opinion No. 28 (2025), which underlines the importance of safeguarding judges’ professional and personal well-being as a prerequisite for an independent, efficient and resilient judiciary.

Participants discussed the role of professional integrity, working conditions, institutional support mechanisms and financial independence in strengthening the judiciary and ensuring high-quality justice. Particular attention was devoted to challenges affecting judges’ well-being and to measures that judicial institutions and professional associations can undertake to improve the professional environment and support judges in carrying out their responsibilities.

The round table also provided an opportunity to exchange comparative experiences and discuss European standards and good practices. Specific value was added through contributions and experiences shared by representatives of judicial associations from the region, which enriched the discussion on measures aimed at strengthening judicial well-being and independence.

The event was organised within the framework of the joint European Union and Council of Europe programme Horizontal Facility for the Western Balkans and Türkiye III, through the action “Strengthening legal culture in Serbia and the capacities of the judicial and prosecutorial councils”.

Horizontal Facility III

The joint European Union and Council of Europe programme “Horizontal Facility for the Western Balkans and Türkiye” (Horizontal Facility III) is a co-operation initiative, running from 2023 until 2026. The programme covers actions in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia and Türkiye. It enables the Beneficiaries to meet their reform agendas in the fields of human rights, rule of law and democracy and to comply with European standards, which is also a priority for the EU enlargement process.

The envelope of this facility amounts to ca. 41 million EUR (85% funded by the EU, 15% by the CoE).

Find out more about the Horizontal Facility III programme >>

*This designation is without prejudice to positions on status, and is in line with UNSCR 1244 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo Declaration of Independence.