Vučić offers both parliamentary and presidential elections amid opposition demands
Translated from Serbian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić stated that his political opponents requested parliamentary elections but not presidential ones, and he is offering both.
- Vučić suggested that if opponents believe they have majority support, they should not fear separate election timings, implying they could win both.
- He also discussed a new portal for anonymous reporting of corrupt politicians and addressed allegations of his own misconduct and nepotism, asserting his transparency.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has challenged his political opponents, stating they requested parliamentary elections but not presidential ones, and that he is now offering both. "They asked for parliamentary elections, not presidential, and I am offering them both," Vučić said in a television interview.
He suggested that if opposition parties are confident in their electoral strength, they should not be concerned about the timing of the elections. "As soon as they win the parliamentary elections, after a month or two, they can win the presidential ones too," he remarked, referencing their past claims of having 70% support, which he now questions.
They asked for parliamentary elections, not presidential, and I am offering them both.
Vučić also addressed the launch of a new portal, "Ko si bre ti" (Who are you?), designed for citizens to anonymously report corrupt and abusive politicians. He noted a significant influx of reports, including complaints about customs officials and images of officials parking improperly. The president acknowledged the challenge of responding to all submissions due to limited capacity but pledged to address them.
Furthermore, Vučić responded to allegations against him, including claims of constitutional violations, exceeding his authority, spreading falsehoods, and nepotism. He supported an investigation into the source of funds used by some Serbian citizens to purchase villas abroad, asserting that he and his family own no property outside Serbia and welcoming a global investigation to prove his truthfulness.
As soon as they win the parliamentary elections, after a month or two, they can win the presidential ones too.
Originally published by N1 Serbia in Serbian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.