Tag: anti-corruption policy

21. November 2024.

Gong addressed the European Parliament: The General State Attorney should not decide on conflicts of jurisdiction between DORH and EPPO

Gong has addressed the European Parliament's Committee on Petitions, pointing out inconsistencies between Croatian legislation and the Regulation on the EPPO.

26. September 2023.

Gong warned GRECO: The Grlić Radman case is the final proof of the euthanasation of the Commission for the Prevention of Conflict of Interests

Gong warned GRECO on the continued deterioration of the work of the Commission for the Resolution of Conflict of Interest (henceforth - the Commission), which is now becoming incapable even in performing their administrative duties. This came into focus after Index.hr journalists discovered in September this year that Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Gordan […]

Gong warned the Venice Commission about the non-transparent and unprofessional new Constituencies Act

In its opinion from 2007, the Venice Commission also highlighted deficiencies in Croatia's voter registration system and problems with fictitious residences.

The judiciary is closed and non-transparent because it suits the executive branch

Citizens' trust in the judiciary can only be increased by greater transparency and public involvement in the work of the judicial system.

5. December 2022.

Why changes are needed in the judiciary: Judges are reciprocally elected, supervised, and (not) punished

Gong organized a round table "How to increase the transparency of the judicial system and restore the trust of citizens", which was attended by representatives of the DSV, representatives of political parties, a law professor and a journalist specialised in following the judiciary.

A pioneering step: Gong part of the first European anti-SLAPP consortium

The goal is to educate legal experts on SLAPPs.

15. March 2021.

Institutionalised sources of corruption in Croatia: an experts’ insight

Gong presented its research and pointed out that corruption is linked to political institutions.

8. February 2021.

Instead of fighting corruption, the Minister prefers to accuse Gong

Minister of Justice and Public Administration's letter makes clear that the Commission for the Prevention of Conflicts of Interest will lose its power.

2. February 2021.

Letter to GRECO: The Commission must not be destroyed

Gong warned GRECO the Commission for the Prevention of Conflicts of Interest in Croatia must not be destroyed.

21. April 2020.

Anti-corruption demands at the time of the coronavirus pandemic

Resolving a crisis caused by a coronavirus, and further complicated by the Zagreb earthquake, requires swift and decisive action. However, during this crisis management, the Croatian Government must not forget about transparency so as not to undermine citizens' confidence in institutions. Identifying corruption risks can help strengthen our response to the pandemic and provide healthcare […]

13. February 2020.

Recommendations for more transparency of European Affairs

The Presidency of the Council of the EU is a unique opportunity for Croatia to take a step forward in the transparency of European affairs, thus to genuinely bring Europe closer to its citizens. The European Union cannot survive without its citizens' acceptance. Non-transparent European affairs and the policy of secrecy of national governments in […]

1. October 2019.

Letter to GRECO: Plenkovic undermines the fight against corruption

Gong has warned Greco (The Group of States against in the Council of Europe) that Prime Minister Plenković is systematically undermining anti-corruption activities in Croatia. We informed of two recent cases: related to the (1) Commission Regulating Conflict of Interest and (2) Gong as a civil society watchdog. Dear Greco, the rhetoric which Prime Minister […]

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