Tag: The Serbian Parliament House

Overview of Parliament Activities

In the Serbian Parliament, ministers earn a salary of 12,000 francs each year, while the Prime Minister receives an additional 6,000 francs. Although 750 pounds a year may not seem like a lot for a Prime Minister, it reflects the country’s approach to governance. The Skoupshtina, as the parliament is called, meets every day at 9 a.m. and usually sits until about 1 p.m. After a lunch break, the members divide into committees for the afternoon and may reconvene in the evening for another hour or two if necessary.

A Lively Debate

During my visit, the main topic was whether the current government, which had only been in power for a week, should stay in office. This sparked lively speeches from the members. It was interesting to see that gestures seemed to matter just as much as the words spoken. One peasant member had a unique way of emphasizing his points. He would press his forefinger against the side of his nose and wink sl