Stamatović Decides: Sevojno Government to be Formed with SNS

In Sevojno, the political landscape has been shaped by the crucial single mandate secured by Milan Stamatović's "Zdrava Srbija - zdravo da pobedi" list. This pivotal position means Stamatović holds the key to forming the local government, deciding whether to align with the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) or the "Ujedinjeni - Sevojno" coalition.

Stamatović has unequivocally stated his intention to continue the established partnership with the SNS, a move that solidifies the ruling party's hold on power in Sevojno. This decision appears to disregard earlier statements from the "Ujedinjeni - Sevojno" list, whose representative, Dr. Dušan Matić, had expressed expectations of forming a coalition with "Zdrava Srbija," citing pre-election promises from local "Zdrava Srbija" officials against an alliance with SNS.

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We will form the government with SNS, as before. We will continue the cooperation.

The election results themselves paint a close picture: the SNS list, bearing President Aleksandar Vučić's name, secured nine mandates, as did the "Ujedinjeni - Sevojno" list. Stamatović's single mandate, however, proved to be the deciding factor. The "Srpski liberali za zeleno Sevojno" list garnered only 29 votes, failing to secure any representation.

From a Serbian perspective, these local elections in Sevojno reflect the broader political dynamics at play in the country. The SNS, as the dominant party, often relies on strategic alliances to maintain control, even in smaller municipalities. Stamatović's decision to stick with the SNS, despite potential local assurances to the contrary, highlights the pragmatic, and at times, opportunistic nature of Serbian politics. While international observers might focus on the broader national implications, for Sevojno, this outcome means a continuation of the current political alignment, with the SNS at the helm, bolstered by Stamatović's support.

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We expect Ilić to keep his word and that we will form the government in Sevojno together.