Vučić: Citizenship issue is just an excuse for expected election defeat

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić asserted that the current government has issued up to nine times fewer citizenships to individuals from neighboring countries or elsewhere compared to the previous administration. He characterized the accusations surrounding citizenship grants as a flimsy excuse for an anticipated electoral defeat.

"In some periods, three times less, and in some, even nine times less. What they are saying is so foolish, but if someone is looking for excuses, they will look for them forever," Vučić told reporters after visiting the Republican Demining Center's Innovation and Education Park.

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In some periods, three times less, and in some, even nine times less. What they are saying is so foolish, but if someone is looking for excuses, they will look for them forever.

Vučić addressed claims from the opposition and non-governmental organizations that the government aims to influence parliamentary election results by granting citizenship to Serbs in the region. He countered that the margin of victory for the ruling parties will significantly exceed the number of citizenships issued, reiterating that these accusations serve only as pretexts for losses.

He also questioned the validity of certain election polls, specifically mentioning CRTA's earlier projection of 45% support for a student list. "Will they say they lied for two months before the election? We clearly have different surveys," Vučić stated, indicating his party's reliance on frequent, daily polling to track shifts in public opinion.

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Because how will CRTA explain that the student list had the support of 45 percent of voters? Will they say they lied for two months before the election? We clearly have different surveys. Or someone did not even conduct surveys but just lied to the public.