The process of rationalizing public administration should not be linked exclusively with the conditions set by the IMF, says Prime Minister Mirko Cvetković. Cvetković told B92 that the redundancies were part of a large reform project to establish a more cost-effective public sector.
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Talks between PM, union leaders under way
October 8th, 2009 |
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Talks on scaling down public administration are under way between government officials and union leaders. Prime Minister Mirko Cvetković is confident of reaching an agreement.
Cvetković rules out VAT increase
October 8th, 2009 |
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The government will not be increasing VAT, Prime Minister Mirko Cvetković announced today. “At the upcoming talks with the IMF mission, our proposal will not be to raise VAT,“ said Cvetković in response to media speculation that a VAT rise was one of the government’s ideas to increase budget revenue.
“Trade deal application leading to bankruptcy,” DSS warns
October 7th, 2009 |
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The Democratic Party of Serbia (DSS) has warned the government to halt unilateral implementation of the trade agreement with the EU or risk bankruptcy. “I think that Prime Minister Mirko Cvetković and Finance Minister Diana Dragutinović should immediately inform the public how much tax payer’s money has been wasted on the unilateral implementation of the trade agreement with the EU,” DSS official Slobodan Vuksanović told Tanjug.
PM plays host to Slovakia’s LajÄak
October 2nd, 2009 |
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Prime Minister Mirko Cvetković has praised Serbia’s relations with Slovakia, stating that cooperation with Bratislava is vital to Serbia on its EU path . Speaking to Slovakian Foreign Minister Miroslav LajÄak, Cvetković welcomed Slovakia’s support for the immediate implementation of the Interim Trade Agreement and visa liberalization for Serbian citizens.
Govt. to meet with union reps
October 2nd, 2009 |
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Prime Minister Mirko Cvetković and Economy and Labor Ministers Mlađan Dinkić and Rasim Ljajić will meet with union officials to discuss public sector reforms. The draft law on public sector reform calls for the number of employees in public administration to be reduced from 30,000 to 28,000.
Cvetković to discuss public sector reforms
September 27th, 2009 |
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According to B92’s sources, Prime Minister Mirko Cvetković will be holding separate consultations with various ministers regarding reforms in the public sector. The talks will lead to determining how many employees from the state administration and public companies will be made redundant in order to cut state spending in accordance with demands made by the International Monetary Fund.
Slovak PM: No recognition of Kosovo
September 21st, 2009 |
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Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico says there is no reason for his country to change its position on Kosovo’s unilateral independence. “Our position on Kosovo is not just a matter of affection towards Serbia, nor does it have anything to do with our position towards the U.S. or Russia,†Fico told a joint press conference after meeting with Serbian Prime Minister Mirko Cvetković.
Pride Parade cancelled due to high risk of violence
September 19th, 2009 |
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Authorities have told organizers of the Pride Parade that the safety of its participants cannot be guaranteed and that, therefore, the event cannot be held. Organizers held an emergency press conference after a meeting with Prime Minister Mirko Cvetković, at which they were told that the risk of excessive attacks on the rally is too great for police to guarantee safety for everyone involved.
Fate of public administration jobs still unclear
September 16th, 2009 |
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With the crucial IMF visit only a month away, the government has yet to release precise figures on how many people in public administration will be fired. Figures quoted by the Finance Ministry, Prime Minister Mirko Cvetković and Economy Minister Mlađan Dinkić do not tally, varying between 10,000 and 14,000—give or take a few thousand either way.
Cvetković announces investment in rail infrastructure
September 14th, 2009 |
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The government will continue to support the development and modernization of Serbia’s railway infrastructure, says Prime Minister Mirko Cvetković. “Whenever there’s talk of building infrastructure, it’s frequently linked to road infrastructure, but this is an opportunity for the government to get behind railway infrastructure,†said Cvetković during a visit to the Batajnica-Golubinci section of the Corridor 10 railway.
Cvetković on visit to Finland
September 9th, 2009 |
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The government is fully committed to EU integration and is meeting all obligations on that path, Prime Minister Mirko Cvetković said in Helsinki today. “In that context, Finland’s support is very important to us, in terms of getting Serbia on to the Schengen white list, as well as its backing for unfreezing of the Interim Trade Agreement,†said Cvetković, after meeting with Finnish Prime Minister Matti Vanhanen.
Prime minister “expects stabilization”
September 6th, 2009 |
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Prime Minister Mirko Cvetković says he is certain that Serbia and the IMF will conclude a contract in October. According to him, this would secure “financial stability and favorable image” to the country.
PM confers with Chamber of Commerce chief
August 21st, 2009 |
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Prime Minister Mirko Cvetković on Friday in Belgrade met with Serbian Chamber of Commerce (PKS) President Miloš Bugarin. He said after the meeting that the government plans to accelerate the reform of the public sector and reduce public spending, but that it is not considering increasing taxes.
PM: Saving necessary, no extra taxes
July 30th, 2009 |
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Prime Minister Mirko Cvetković told Tanjug on Wednesday that it is expected from the budget users to continue with saving and rationalization. But he added that the Serbian government will not burden economy and citizens with additional taxation.
Speaker: Statute on agenda in fall
July 28th, 2009 |
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Parliament Speaker Slavica Äukić-Dejanović said that the timing for introducing the Vojvodina statute to the agenda depends exclusively on the government. She told Novi Sad daily Dnevnik said that she was prepared to have the parliament work during the summer because of the draft statute, but an accompanying law on jurisdiction did not arrive from the cabinet of Prime Minister Mirko Cvetković.
Rehn: EU backs Serbia’s EU perspective
July 23rd, 2009 |
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EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn says that Brussels fully supports Serbia’s European future, but that Belgrade must meet the remaining conditions. Rehn visited Belgrade yesterday, where he met with President Boris Tadić and Prime Minister Mirko Cvetković.
PM on plans to help hardest-hit
July 22nd, 2009 |
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Prime Minister Mirko Cvetković says that, a month from now, a plan will be complete to help those hardest hit by the economic crisis. “The government will form a task force tomorrow to hammer out the details of that plan,“ Cvetković told the Serbian-Macedonian business forum at the Serbian Chamber of Commerce.
PM notes improvements in retail sector
July 16th, 2009 |
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Prime Minister Mirko Cvetković, ministers and representatives of retail chains believe there has been a marked increase in solvency in the retail sector. According to the government, over 70 percent of retail chains’ debts to their suppliers have been settled, while the time taken to settle dues has fallen.