Entries by Marko Miladinović

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Sustainable policies only succeed with the participation of civil society

On Thursday, 26 March 2026, MEP Irena Joveva addressed the participants of the opening conference From the Field to European Policy in Novo mesto via video link, which is taking place as part of the international SustiBridge project. “Sustainable policies are only truly sustainable if people and civil society actively participate in their co-creation,” she […]

Choice is not perfection. Choice is direction.

It’s like this: I have never – and I never will – support someone because I have to. Because it’s easier that way. No. I don’t have to. But I have always – and I always will – tell the truth. I will now too. I don’t always get everything right. But the difference between […]

‘Chat control’ 1.0.

In the past few days, we have – as I announced – met with the EU Council and the member states. We met twice. Negotiated? Not once. We, the parliamentary negotiators, were ready for a compromise: an extension of the current rules, but with clear safeguards. And above all – without the possibility of unlimited […]

Just because there are more women in positions of power doesn’t (necessarily) mean they are in a better position.

On Sunday, March 8, 2026, at the invitation of the Poliskop Center for Political Empowerment, MEP Irena Joveva participated in a discussion that took place before the performance of the play Three Sisters. The discussion offered reflection on the position of women in public space and on broader social issues through the prism of philosophy, […]

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Rare but no less serious liver diseases

On Tuesday, 24 February 2026, MEP Irena Joveva, in collaboration with the European Association of Liver Patients, hosted a consultation dedicated to the challenges of patients with rare liver diseases and the search for systemic solutions for faster diagnosis, better access to care and more coordinated treatment across the European Union. “Rare liver diseases are […]

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Limits for tech giants, protection for children

MEP Irena Joveva hosted a consultation on child protection online at the European Parliament on Tuesday, 24 February 2026. The meeting, which brought together professionals, civil society and decision-makers, opened a dialogue on the challenges that social networks pose for young people. Limits must be set for tech giants – especially those who, despite being […]

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Palestine – what now?

The first day of the mission: crossing Israel into Palestine. Given that everything had gone wrong even before departure and it seemed that we would not be able to carry out the mission (again), no one dared to predict what would happen at the airport in Tel Aviv. Of course, many people hoped that we […]