Public Prosecutor's Office warns staff shortages, poor premises and limited funding hinder work
State Public Prosecutor Nenad Saveski told the Council of Public Prosecutors that staffing, space and budget gaps are impeding case dynamics
The Public Prosecutor's Office faces persistent staff shortages, inadequate office space and constrained funding that hamper its work, State Public Prosecutor Nenad Saveski said while presenting the 2025 Annual Report to the Council of Public Prosecutors.
Systemic gaps slow proceedings
Saveski warned that problems with human resources have recurred for years and directly affect the pace and management of criminal and other prosecutorial procedures. He pointed to the scarcity of public prosecutors as a structural obstacle rather than a temporary shortage.
In addition to personnel gaps, the State Public Prosecutor highlighted the unsatisfactory physical conditions in many offices across the country, which complicate everyday operations and case handling.
Funding limitations are another major constraint, Saveski said, noting that current budgetary provisions are insufficient to cover staffing needs and necessary improvements to infrastructure.
He appealed for faster adoption of the Law on Public Prosecution, which has long been pending in parliamentary procedure, and stressed that the legislation should follow the Venice Commission’s recommendations on budgetary financing.
The presentation of the 2025 report before the Council of Public Prosecutors underlined the combined impact of staffing, space and financial issues on the institution’s ability to process cases efficiently.
Photo: press material from the event
