Contribution of the Year to Europe for 2019 awards have been awarded to the Rector of the University of Belgrade, Ms. Ivanka Popović and judge of the Belgrade Court of Appeal, Mr. Miodrag Majić at the ceremony held in Belgrade last week.

The award was established in 2002 by the European Movement in Serbia and the International European Movement and it is awarded annually for a speech, a book, a specific action or standpoint by an individual, organization or group of citizens which has significantly contributed to the European integration process and the promotion of European ideas and values ​​in our country.

President of the European Movement in Serbia, Mr. Mihailo Crnobrnja handed the plaque to Ms. Ivanka Popović and said that the Rector will be remembered in the history of the University of Belgrade for two statements of intent that she has wholly fulfilled, thus defending the seriously endangered autonomy, integrity and reputation of one of the most important public institutions in Serbia. After a long struggle and pressure from the authorities, the University did what was necessary for the students and professors, the professional and scientific public and citizens of Serbia to be able to once again be proud of one of the key players in social life, culture, knowledge acquisition and international standing.

“The European Movement in Serbia acknowledges Rector Ivanka Popović for the extraordinary role she has played in carrying out this difficult task, which has captured the attention of the general public and thanks her for her courage and consistency,” explained Crnobrnja.

Expressing her gratitude for the recognition, Popović stated that the University of Belgrade is taking serious steps to come into the position that society expects of it.

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