Serbia’s booming construction sector and ongoing infrastructure projects establish it as a vital economic hub in the region. In 2023, construction works valued at over EUR 5 billion contributed around 5.5% to the national GDP. The country’s strategic location and ambitious infrastructure plans have attracted significant foreign investment. With projects like highways, railways, and energy facilities underway, Serbia is strengthening its position as a critical economic connector in Southeast Europe.
North Macedonia: Special Regime for Facilities of Strategic Importance
The Macedonian legislature has amended multiple laws for the purpose of introducing special rules for facilities of strategic importance, which are highly significant for the development of the infrastructure. Pursuant to the latest amendments of the Law on Spatial Planning (LSP) and the Law on Construction (LC), both of which entered into force on May 30, 2023, the “facilities of strategic importance” category includes state roads, railway lines, backbone gas pipelines, and any other facilities of public interest that are built as strategic investment projects or projects of strategic national importance.
Fellner Wratzfeld & Partner Represents Vienna Health Fund Before Vienna Administrative Court
Fellner Wratzfeld & Partner has successfully represented the interests of Vienna Health Fund before the Vienna Administrative Court.
Jasinski Successful for Nauta Shiprepair Yard Before National Appeals Chamber
Jasinski has successfully represented Nauta Shiprepair Yard before the National Appeals Chamber in a case concerning an appeal against the outcome of a tender for the modernization of a submarine.
Deal Expanded: Interview with Your Legal Partners on the 2023 DOTY for Greece
Your Legal Partners’ Katerina Politopoulou, Maria Golfinopoulou, and Prokopis Linardos Talk About the Deal of the Year in Greece.
Arndt Blaschka Makes Partner at E+H
E+H has promoted Arndt Blaschka to Partner.
DZP Mints Five New Partners
DZP has promoted Beata Cieszynska, Anna Okla-Wozniak, Jaroslaw Przybylski, Krzysztof Stecyk, and Maciej Zajda to Partner.