Serbian opposition expects no ruling party support for no-confidence vote

Serbia's parliament is set to hold an extraordinary session to debate a no-confidence motion against the government, a process that Kopredsednica of the Green-Left Front, Biljana Đorđević, anticipates will extend beyond a single day. The opposition initially filed the motion in February, citing the "Generalštab" affair, but has since accumulated further grounds for distrust.

The parliamentary session, called by Speaker Ana Brnabić, is scheduled for Monday, July 27, with the sole agenda item being the vote of no confidence. The initial proposal, signed by 62 opposition MPs from various parties including the People's Movement of Serbia and the Green-Left Front, focused on the role of Minister of Culture Nikola Selaković in the case involving the removal of protection from the Generalštab complex and a related criminal proceeding.

Đorđević criticized the timing of the session, suggesting that the ruling party has manipulated institutional procedures for its own needs rather than those of the citizens. She believes the debate will encompass a range of recent scandals and controversies. These include statements made by Darko Glišić regarding university enrollment, remarks by Bratina about police actions against students, and controversial statements by Snežana Paunović concerning ethnic cleansing. The recent murder on Senjak and the silence from Minister Dačić on the matter are also expected to be discussed, alongside the actions of the Minister of Education against state universities.

Despite the numerous issues to be addressed, Đorđević expressed low expectations regarding the ruling majority's support for the opposition's no-confidence motion. She stated, "I certainly do not expect the ruling majority to vote for the opposition's proposal to have no confidence in the government."

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I certainly do not expect the ruling majority to vote for the opposition's proposal to have no confidence in the government.