Sejdinović: Even Vučić Doesn't Know When Elections Will Be Called

The recent session of the Serbian Parliament, called to discuss a no-confidence motion against the government, has stirred considerable debate and speculation. As reported by N1 Serbia, journalist Nedim Sejdinović offered a critical perspective, suggesting that the timing and purpose of the session remain unclear, even to those within the ruling elite.

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It is possible that today's session of the Assembly was called to draw attention away from some other topics, such as the elections in Hungary. It is possible that this is preparation for a kind of political management, where Vučić could become prime minister.

Sejdinović posited that the parliamentary session might serve as a strategic distraction from pressing domestic or international issues, or perhaps as a prelude to a significant political reshuffling, potentially positioning President Aleksandar Vučić for the role of prime minister. This uncertainty, he argued, points to a lack of a clear strategy, with actions appearing more like tentative probes than decisive moves.

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Vučić and his team really don't know when the elections will be called.

The influence of regional political shifts, particularly the recent electoral defeat of Viktor Orbán in Hungary, was also highlighted. Sejdinović emphasized the interconnectedness of the political systems in Serbia and Hungary, noting that Orbán and Vučić have cultivated similar governance models based on corruption and media control. The signal from Hungary, especially Orbán's fall, is seen as a potent message to the Serbian populace that even entrenched regimes, despite their reliance on illicit practices and propaganda, are not insurmountable.

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Vučić and Orbán are precisely the ones who established the system of connected courts.

Drawing parallels between Serbia and Hungary, Sejdinović identified shared characteristics such as the establishment of 'pyramids of corruption' as a means to maintain power and the creation of 'media darkness' to manipulate public opinion. While acknowledging differences, including Hungary's EU membership and comparatively more functional state apparatus, he pointed out that both nations have grappled with electoral irregularities, though Serbia's appear more severe. The perceived weakness of the opposition in both countries was also noted, with Sejdinović observing that figures like Peter Magyar in Hungary, and student movements in Serbia, are forging their own paths, distinct from traditional opposition factions.

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The signal from Hungary, or Orbán's fall, is precisely what has a very large impact on our citizens, who are in rebellion and who are the majority.