Serbian Parliament Speaker: No-Confidence Vote Will Happen When Priorities Allow

The Serbian Parliament's regular spring session has concluded without a debate on the opposition's no-confidence motion against the government. Parliament Speaker Ana Brnabić indicated that such a debate is likely to happen, but only when "we have time and when we don't have other, more important priorities for the country."

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I believe it will happen. When we have time and when we don't have other, more important priorities for the country.

Brnabić explained that the government has been focused on pro-European and reformist laws. She also noted her own frequent absences from the country, stating she hasn't been in Serbia for three consecutive days since the last session. She believes the no-confidence vote is significant enough that she, as Speaker, should lead the session, suggesting it will likely occur during an extraordinary session.

Addressing the opposition's initiative, Brnabić questioned their commitment, pointing out that only 44 out of the 62 opposition MPs who initiated the motion actually attended the session. She stated they lack the necessary signatures to formally submit the request and questioned why they expect the majority to provide a quorum for what she described as their "political reality show."

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They are asking for a debate on confidence in the government, when it is quite obvious that the government has confidence. Since we have to provide even a quorum, for them to have a political reality show in which they will talk for several days about whether there is confidence or not.

Regarding the "Pionirski Park" issue, Brnabić stated it would be "freed," questioning why a single park is considered more important than hundreds of other parks or university faculties that have been blocked for over a year. When asked about local elections in Kula, she deferred, stating she had not followed the details but noted that the newly elected female mayor is focused on citizens and is a doctor, which she considers positive for Kula.

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Why is one park more important to you than a faculty?