Is a Zero Coming for the Authorities After controversial laws were rapidly passed, bypassing proper procedures and facing EU disapproval, Serbian Prime Minister Ana Brnabić invited the Venice Commission to review them. The Commission met with experts and opposition figures who criticized the laws, suggesting they were passed to obstruct investigations against officials. A meeting with Brnabić aimed to present the government’s perspective on judicial independence.

• Controversial laws were passed quickly and without proper procedure.
• The EU publicly expressed its disagreement with the laws.
• Ana Brnabić invited the Venice Commission to review the laws.
• The Venice Commission arrived earlier than expected and met with experts and opposition figures.
• Experts and opposition believe the laws were enacted to stop legal proceedings against government officials.
• The Commission also met with Ana Brnabić to hear the government’s side.
• The assessment from the Venice Commission is expected in two to three weeks.