11. 07. 2025.

At the invitation of the European Commission, the Republic Agency for the Peaceful Settlement of Labour Disputes participated in the conference titled “Mutual Learning on Preventive and Curative Mediation/Conciliation in Collective Labour Disputes: Exchange of National Practices and Reflections on a Transnational Dimension”, held on July 10–11, 2025, in Leuven, Belgium. This two-day seminar brought together representatives of relevant institutions from 17 European countries and is part of a series of events aimed at improving labour relations and social dialogue through mutual exchange of practices.

Participants had the opportunity to share experiences, knowledge, and challenges they face in collective dispute resolution through interactive presentations and workshops. The seminar explored approaches to peaceful labour dispute resolution in different countries, success factors, limitations and challenges in implementing conciliation and mediation, the skills and competencies of modern conciliators, as well as mechanisms for mediation at the transnational level. Special attention was given to the development of a virtual learning platform to support the further advancement of the practice.

It is of great importance for the Agency to have been recognised as an equal partner in this important topic and to be included in a joint dialogue with institutions that have a long-standing tradition in peaceful labour dispute resolution. During the conference, the Agency’s representatives actively participated in all working groups and discussions, sharing national specificities and practical experiences from Serbia.

This participation marks another step forward in strengthening the position of the Republic Agency for the Peaceful Settlement of Labour Disputes on the European map of institutions that promote dialogue and the peaceful resolution of collective labour disputes.