Šebek: Authorities make unpopular decisions as hegemons become dangerous to themselves

Journalist Nenad Šebek stated that Serbian authorities continue to impose unpopular decisions despite public dissatisfaction, a trend he attributes to the self-destructive nature of hegemons nearing the end of their power.

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all hegemons, when they feel that the end of their rule is near, become dangerous not only to their surroundings, but also to themselves.

Šebek commented on a recent incident where a man drove a car into a protest in Bačka Palanka, saying such acts stem from a complete lack of empathy and the belief that one will not face consequences for serious offenses. He pointed to tabloid media as actively encouraging such violence and hate speech, calling their publications "garbage on paper" that shapes public opinion.

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You need to believe in some 'god' who will give you unknown gifts if you do it. Or you need to know that you will not be sanctioned for a serious criminal offense and that you will get some points from your party boss, as is the situation in our society.

Regarding the appointment of Ljubiša Ristić as the interim manager of the Atelje 212 theater, Šebek described it as a sad, though not surprising, development. He recalled Ristić's past directorial successes but noted his controversial decision to join JUL, a party he likened to a precursor of the current ruling SNS. Šebek sees Ristić's current appointment as a continuation of the "punishment and destruction of theaters," citing similar appointments at the Belgrade Philharmonic and the National Theater.

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On tabloid television, campaigns of violence and hate speech are deliberately conducted. I couldn't even include that in the press review, because it's not the press, it's garbage on paper.