Restitution in Serbia: 70,000 Decisions, 2 Billion Euros in Compensation, and 5 More Years of Waiting!
Did you know that over 70,000 restitution decisions have been made in Serbia? Yes, you read that right – seventy thousand! But wait, it’s not over yet. Around 5,000 cases are still pending, and the whole saga is expected to last about five more years.
Billions of Euros and Thousands of Hectares of Land
The government has allocated a fund worth two billion euros for compensation. So far, about 300 million euros have been paid out in five rounds of payments. Around 100,000 hectares of agricultural land have been returned, including church and public restitution. But don’t be fooled – the process is far from finished.
Complexity That Gives You a Headache
The restitution process is not just about returning land or properties. Often, multiple decisions are made for a single case, and property relations date back to the 19th century! Imagine how complicated that is.
Natural Restitution Done, Now the Money!
Natural restitution is practically complete, but now the focus is on monetary compensation. Payments are made in five-year installments, and the government strives to stay within budget limits.
What Should Citizens Do?
The director of the Restitution Agency, Strahinja Sekulić, advises citizens to prepare complete documentation and cooperate with the agency, cadastre, local governments, and tax administration. Without good documentation, there is no quick solution.
Optimism with a Dose of Reality
Although a few thousand cases remain, institutions are optimistic that the entire process will be completed within the next five years without jeopardizing the country’s financial stability.
Conclusion
Restitution in Serbia is like an endless marathon – it has been running for 13 years, and the finish line is still nowhere in sight. Billions of euros are at stake, hectares of land have been returned, but the waiting continues. Will this process ever end, or will we all remain stuck in this endless whirlpool of paperwork and decisions?
If you’re involved in this process or just following it, drop a comment – do you believe it will all be finished in the next five years, or is this just another never-ending story?
Source: Restitution Agency, RTS, Blic
