Serbian President Rules Out 'Lustration' Against Current Government

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić declared that there will be no "lustration" targeting the current government, emphasizing that decisions rest with the Serbian people, not external influences. Speaking in Vranje, Vučić framed certain past events as detrimental to the nation.

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The people decide, not those from the outside.

He specifically cited the use of a police sonic cannon in Belgrade, a marijuana plantation discovered in Jovanjica, and the alleged police beating of demonstrators in Valjevo. Vučić argued these incidents demonstrate how little Serbia mattered to those involved and how they prioritized their own positions.

Vučić expressed his ambition to transform the Pčinjski and Jablanički districts into "the center of the world," with Vranje serving as a foundational pillar for Serbia and Serbian identity. He acknowledged his efforts to support southern Serbia but admitted dissatisfaction with the results achieved so far.

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They will wait for those chairs, but the chairs we saw today are very high quality. We will get them the small ones, those will be the only chairs they can reach.

Looking ahead, Vučić called for the next government to develop a strategic plan for southern Serbia. He also addressed the challenges facing the Simpo company, proposing a solution involving investment from China or significant government funding to settle debts and retain the jobs of 1,450 employees.

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Vranje must be the foundation, the basis, the pillar of Serbia and Serbianness. Serbia is preserved and protected here.