Day of Democracy

BELGRADE - Serbian citizens are more inclined to believe that their engagement can lead to changes in society and they demonstrate their readiness to engage, show the results of a survey titled Participation of citizens in democratic processes in Serbia.

Prime Minister Victor Ponta said on Monday, on occasion of the International Day of Democracy that over the past two and a half years, he has managed to integrate into the Government's decision-making process youth with exceptional education and results in the private sector.

Thirty-five years ago, there were 40 democracies in the world. By the end of the 20th Century, that number had tripled. However, democracy has not triumphed everywhere, and emerging democracies face difficult dilemmas and obstacles.

BELGRADE - The Serbian parliament will continue to cherish and strengthen the freedoms of thought and speech as the fundamental values of democratic society, Parliament Speaker Maja Gojkovic said in a congratulatory message to the citizens on occasion of the International Day of Democracy.

Thirty-five years ago, there were 40 democracies in the world. By the end of the 20th Century, that number had tripled. However, democracy has not triumphed everywhere, and emerging democracies face difficult dilemmas and obstacles.