Milivojevic: Time is no longer on Vucic’s side, we must turn this momentum into victory

Democratic Party leader Srdjan Milivojevic believes a student movement has successfully channeled public discontent, creating a "referendum-like atmosphere" that can be converted into an electoral victory. He stated that "time is no longer on (Serbian President Aleksandar) Vucic’s side."

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time is no longer on (Serbian President Aleksandar) Vucic’s side.

Milivojevic reaffirmed the Democratic Party's support for the student movement, noting the goal of joining the European Union but emphasizing that a free Serbia is a prerequisite. He argued that the EU issue should not be reduced to political factions, advocating for a single appeal to the electorate: "for Serbia, against the mafia."

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The Democratic Party was founded on European principles and on the idea of Serbia joining the European Union. We have never questioned that goal, but there can be no European Serbia without a free Serbia.

Addressing the momentum generated by recent protests, Milivojevic said the atmosphere was settled on March 15 and confirmed at the May 23 protest. He stressed the need to convert this atmosphere into a win without undermining it for the sake of seats or privileges. The Democratic Party will not field its own candidates but will focus on voter mobilization.

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There is only one column: for Serbia, against the mafia.

Regarding the Party of Freedom and Justice's push for a pro-European coalition, Milivojevic warned against disrupting the current momentum. He stated that forming various "columns" does not contribute to the cause and makes Aleksandar Vucic's survival more likely by subtracting from the articulated public discontent. Milivojevic argued that the student movement's success stems from its lack of motivation for seats or perks, and that traditional parties would not disappear by stepping back to allow societal progress.

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The question of how many people support the student ticket was settled back on March 15 and confirmed at the most recent protest on May 23.