Serbian prosecutor Predrag Milovanović is calling for the return of four prosecutors – Irena Bjeloš, Jasminka Barac, and two others – to their previous roles within the prosecution system. Milovanović, who abstained from voting on their initial transfer to the Organized Crime Prosecution, believes their reassignment was an error. He fears this decision could potentially hinder Serbia’s path towards European Union membership, suggesting he is being portrayed as an obstacle to this process. The move comes amidst ongoing debate regarding judicial independence and the restructuring of the prosecution service. Milovanović’s statement implies a disagreement with the current direction of prosecutorial appointments and their impact on Serbia’s EU accession prospects. He maintains that reinstating the prosecutors would rectify a mistake and remove a perceived impediment to Serbia’s integration efforts. The situation highlights internal tensions within the Serbian prosecution system and raises questions about political influence.
