public procurement

Concerns raised Over Serbia’s special legal framework for EXPO 2027

Serbia has adopted a special legal framework (lex specialis) to expedite preparations for the EXPO 2027 exhibition in Belgrade by suspending many standard laws, including parts of urban planning, construction and public procurement regulations. While aimed at speeding up construction and completion, experts warn this creates significant risks for abuse, lack of transparency, and weakened oversight. The special law allows for bypassing usual procedures such as local government consultations, location permits, and compliance with existing spatial plans. Instead, the government…