Serbia’s president Aleksandar Vucic was on track for re-election on Sunday, with his Serbian Progressive party (SNS) set to receive the largest portion of the votes in a performance that would allow the populist conservative leader to consolidate power in a second term.

Pollsters Ipsos and CESID predicted that Vucic would garner almost 60 per cent of the vote after a relatively high turnout, with the official result expected in the coming days. If confirmed, Vucic would avoid a run-off for a second consecutive election.

“A huge thank you to the citizens of Serbia,” he said. “I’m endlessly proud and endlessly happy . . . I believe in a significant and convincing victory and I believe everyone will get what they deserve.”

Vucic, a former ultranationalist who rose to prominence as propaganda minister under former Serbian leader Slobodan Milosevic, has campaigned on a message of stability following the invasion of Ukraine by Russia, Serbia’s traditional ally.

He has come under strong international pressure over his resistance to joining sanctions against Russia, which made him one of the few European leaders to refrain from doing so.

Vucic is not expected to change course dramatically on that stance given a significant proportion of his voters sympathize with Russian president Vladimir Putin’s campaign against Kyiv and resent the west, which bombed Belgrade during the Yugoslav wars in 1999.

“Regarding Russia sanctions, a quick about-turn seems unlikely,” said Milos Damjanovic, an analyst at the BIRN consultancy in Belgrade. “Vucic will seek to play for time and avoid aligning with sanctions on Russia for as long as possible, hoping that the war in Ukraine ends or grinds to a halt.”

How long Vucic can sustain that policy will also depend on whether the EU and the US tolerate Belgrade’s non-alignment on sanctions, Damjanovic said, adding that western displeasure would run up against Serbian public opinion and the country’s dependence on Russian energy.

Russian companies own the majority of Serbia’s energy sector, its largest gas storage facility, and control the country’s supply of gas via the new TurkStream pipeline. Serbia’s long-term gas supply agreement will have to be renegotiated by July.

Vucic also wants benefit from the victory of his close ally, Hungarian premier Viktor Orban, who won re-election on Sunday.

“Vucic will certainly be pleased with Orban’s victory, given that the Hungarian leader has been a strong backer of Vucic and Serbia within the EU,” Damjanovic said.

Before the Ukraine was superseded by other issues, Serbians had protested against Vucic in a ballooning series of demonstrations over inadequate environmental protections and perceived leniency towards multinational companies, forcing Vucic into a U-turn on a lithium mine that was one of the country’s largest investment projects .

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Predsednik se nakon polaganja zakletve na svom Instagram profilu objavio fotografije sa današnjeg događaja i poslao poruke građanima.

Neka živi Srbija – objavio je Vučić uz fotografije.
Biću predsednik svih, prvi u obavezama, poslednji u privilegijama. Zaklinjem se da ću sve svoje snage posvestiti očuvanju suverenosti i celine teritorije Republike Srbije, uključujući i Kosovo i Metohiju kao njen sastavni deo, kao i ostvarivanju ljudskih i manjinskih prava i sloboda, poštovanju i odbrani Ustava i zakona, očuvanju mira i baglostanja svih građana Republike Srbije i da ću savesno i odgovorno ispunjavati svoje dužnosti, tako mi Bog pomogao – napisao je Vučić.

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30. 12. 2021.

Minister and President of the Parliamentary Assembly Vulin: Vučić is the most aggressive person in Serbia and the region, because he is the bearer of political stability

The Minister of Internal Affairs and leader of the Socialist Movement, Aleksandar Vulin, stated today that the President of Serbia, Aleksandar Vučić, is the most attacked person in Serbia and the region, because he is the bearer of political stability and trust of Serbian citizens. those who share his political vision.

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“There is a plan and a strategy. President Vučić is a man who preserves political stability in Serbia. He is the bearer of the trust of the citizens, and when he appears before the nation, the nation listens to him, trusts him, unites around him. That is why they are doing everything to weaken and collapse him, and one of the ways is to weaken and destroy those who are close to him, those who share his political vision and fight together with him in the same way, “said the minister and PS leader. Vulin in the morning program of Happy TV on the statement of the host that, in addition to the President of Serbia Vučić, he is one of the most attacked persons in the country and the region.

According to the Minister and the President of the Parliamentary Assembly, the goal of the attack is to scare everyone around President Vučić, that no one should follow his policy and believe in the same Serbia, and leave President Vučić alone to pursue a policy of preserving Serbia’s stability and prosperity.

“It’s a plan, I’m not important, none of us are. “The vision is important, the idea that President Vučić initiated and the way in which he managed to preserve and create political stability,” said Minister Vulin and assessed that in such a situation attacks are carried out on those who have the courage to protect President Vučić’s policy.

“From making them criminals to making them crazy, depending on what suits them at the moment,” said the Minister and leader of the PS, Aleksandar Vulin, as a guest on the morning program of Happy TV.

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30. 12. 2021.

‘DOCTORS ARE LOOKING FOR MONEY TO GIVE BIRTH TO A WOMAN? LET’S ARREST THEM! ‘ Vučić was surprised after a question from a journalist!

At the annual conference, the President of Serbia, Aleksandar Vučić, spoke about measures to stimulate the birth rate. He announced that from January 1, the state of Serbia will give 300,000 dinars of one-time assistance for the first born child, instead of 100,000 dinars. Also, we will pay 100,000 dinars for the second and third child.

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However, Vucic was surprised by a question from a journalist.

The journalist said that the measures of the state are great for having children, but he asked what to do with those people and doctors who are looking for money to give birth to a woman and how the state will cope with that.

– People, so if you have proof, God willing, let’s arrest those people! If you have evidence that someone asked for money to give birth to a woman, it is a crime, report the person who did it, that person must go to prison. Please report that – Vučić said in shock.

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Vučić said that this was a coup d’etat, and then pointed out that he neither saw nor heard Janković.

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This is a coup. I neither saw him, nor heard him, nor would it be fair to insinuate anything like that. He won just under 17 percent of the vote in the election, right behind me. He said what we knew. People went into conspiracy theories, whether someone wanted to kill me. Some of them went into conspiracy theories, so that no one would invent and talk about coups, so this is a coup, a picture and an opportunity. This is becoming commonplace and is not something new. It is important to me to see what he has no doubt said truthfully and sincerely. First of all, with whom he could cooperate within the SNS and in what way to take power in Serbia. The essence of what Janković said is that people understand that when a representative comes to our country, he works for the interests of his country, why do you think they would work in our interest, and why do you think they would always want the best for our country? – said Vučić.

27. 09. 2021.

FANTASTIC NEWS! Vučić announced a SALARY INCREASE, and pensioners are getting more money!

The President of Serbia, Aleksandar Vučić, announced a salary increase of seven to nine percent as a guest tonight on the show “Hit Tweet” on TV Pink.

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Vučić added that salaries will grow between seven and nine percent in the middle of the coronavirus epidemic. Vučić brought pictures of the faculty of the Music Academy.

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Look at what it looks like, I only give examples of what we have done since I came to power, these are the results, 702 euros net salary is in Belgrade, and in Serbia 560 euros, today we are number one in the region, we built railways and roads. In addition to these 50 euros, pensioners will have another 20 to 30 euros – said Vučić.

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Vučić was welcomed by a large number of citizens, and during his address he said that this factory would mean not only to the employees, but also to the entire municipality, the president visited the factory.

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During the tour of the ‘Regent light’ factory, the President of Serbia, Aleksandar Vučić, greeted all the workers and wished them happy work.

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It’s bigger than it looks on the outside. Serbia missed this the most. Maybe we are missing four or five more factories – Vučić commented.

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Vučić then pointed out that he would do his best to work even harder on dual education.

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The president said that he was not satisfied with the speed with which certain works were going, adding that the workers had to hurry.

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The president then talked to one of the workers from Kushiljevo, who was grateful for the renovation of the ambulance, which was recently renovated in that place.

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The factory was ceremoniously opened, and then the President of Serbia addressed the audience Aleksandar Vučić who said that the construction of a bypass around Svilajnac would start soon.

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Today, there is little left to say, because what I wanted was a surprise, they said. The Swiss guests spoke wonderfully, and I will repeat what Milanović said, and that is that the bypass around Svilajnac will start in March or April – said Vučić.

As Vučić added, that is important news for both Svilajnac and investors, for the sake of logistical support. He added that old family companies are a symbol of success.

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Ursula is a fantastic woman, and she introduced the story of dual education. we have already expelled 4,000 children who got jobs in the profession. That idea met with a lot of skepticism, however, it is logical – said Vučić.

Vučić added that the mentioned initiative on dual education must be improved.

That is something in which we lag behind Germany, Switzerland, Denmark, and they are significantly ahead of everyone else for a reason – Vučić added.

The President then stated that Serbia will work on attracting foreign countries, especially Switzerland, because, as he stated, they are going much faster than other countries.

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Today, learning is not over when you leave school or college, we have to learn every day today. And we are over fifty years old, and you children are 20 years old. We have to learn every day! Children from the age of 16 should work in order to acquire work habits – said Vučić.

Vučić then added that it was only during the corona virus that Serbia began to realize how beautiful Serbia really is, and that the approach of commitment to diligence and learning is the greatest success and the most important thing for a country.

Work ethic, seriousness, responsibility, ambition and desire to progress every day, and these are great qualities! – Vucic underlined.

Vučić pointed out that he was happy to see a lot of young people in the factory, because they are the ones who will save the places where the factories open, adding that in that way no one will want to leave Serbia.

It remains to fight for the standard of living, we also worked on the renovation of schools, the state helped with nine million euros, and encouraged everyone … We gave a little money for this factory, but I believe that the factory representatives saw that they were dealing with serious people, because we fulfill our obligations – says Vučić.

The President then thanked Predrag Milanović, President of Svilajnac, because, as he stated, he always asked for Svilajnac, adding that there is still work to be done in some places in Serbia, not only in the Pomoravski district, but in all other districts in Serbia.

Predrag Milanovic, the president of Svilajnac thanked all those present who magnified the grand opening of the factory.

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Today, we are opening the first plant, over 100 citizens will find their jobs here, and in parallel, we are building a new plant, where people will get a good and well-paid job – says Milanović.

He adds that this is the 14th factory in Svilajnac.

In the last 10 years, without the support of the Government of Serbia and the President of Serbia, Svilajnac would not look like it does today – said Milanović.

As he added, from President Vučić, and while he was the Prime Minister, Svilajnac had immense support.

This year is important for another result, because this is the third factory that is opening in Svilajnac – concluded Milanović.

Christ Schubart, the investor of the factory ‘Regent lighting’ pointed out that he feels honored and privileged, because, as he added, he is a member of the mentioned company.

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I thank those who foresaw well from their heart. Before I joined the Regent, I didn’t know about Serbia, and from the moment I first set foot, I learned a lot. The more I study, the more I appreciate this country, and I am convinced that we have chosen the right location for our new factory – stated Schubart.

As he added, what excites him the most in Svilajnac are the people, and the regional team.

I am delighted with the work ethic, modesty, strength of will to develop, and above all, the huge team spirit that we have developed in a short time – said Schubart afterwards.

Urs Smith, the Ambassador of Switzerland to Serbia added that it is a great pleasure and honor that the President of Serbia is present today at the opening of the factory.

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Today, ‘Rigent lightinig’ exports products to more than 55 countries, and it is interesting that production has remained the main and leading in Switzerland – said Schmidt, adding that the location in Svilajnac is a voice of trust in Serbia.

He also stated that the export of Serbian services to Switzerland is dynamic, which is an exceptional result, and which speaks of good cooperation.

Switzerland is the largest foreign direct investor, and that is impressive – Schmidt added.

The President previously visited the plant and greeted the workers from Svilajnac, Kragujevac, Jagodina and other places from the Sumadija and Pomoravlje districts who work in that factory, and wished them happy work.

He said that Serbia needs more such factories as “Regent”, which employ between 100 and 300 people.

Vučić was told that students from the dual education system also started working in that factory, and he said that Serbia must continue to encourage dual education, because it brings results.

He stated that Serbia has great support from Swiss, German and Austrian partners.

The opening of the company is also attended by the leaders of “Regent”, the ambassador of Switzerland to Serbia, Urs Schmid, and the president of the municipality of Svilajnac, Predrag Milanović.

Regent Lighting is a Swiss company, based in Basel, which manufactures industrial lighting and operates in the Svilajnac Free Zone. The company has been operating in Svilajnac since the spring of 2020 in a leased space of 1,000 square meters with about thirty employees.

A new factory with an area of ​​about 6,500 square meters was built as part of the first phase of the construction of “Regent’s” plants, while the plan is to build another hall with an additional 6,000 square meters in the second phase.

The executive director of the company, Jerg Steimayer, announced that he would invest four million euros in the first four years of business in Svilajnac.

“Regent” currently employs more than 80 workers in Svilajnac, and the plan is to employ more than 250 workers after the completion of the second phase of investment.

Vučić announced the construction of a bypass with two bridges

The President announced in Svilajnac that the construction of a bypass with two bridges over Resava and Morava will start very soon, which will not cost less than 25 and maybe 25 million euros, but, he said, will mean a lot for all municipalities in the vicinity of Svilajnac. , even for Jagodina.

The plan, said the president, addressing the gathered citizens, is the completion of the construction of the sewerage system for the entire municipality, for which 55 million euros will be needed, the construction of the water supply network and the closing of the pool.

After that, Svilajnac will look different, the president told the gathered citizens.

“We are far from Switzerland, but we have to work and get closer to it, together we can do a lot and that is the only way Serbia can move forward,” Vucic said.

Vučić pointed out that something of everything announced will be built this year, and something in the shortest possible time next year.

“We renovated and built more of that, and when we finish that, we will talk about higher salaries, pensions and how to return our people to their homes, because they will be able to live from decent work here as well,” Vucic pointed out.

He called on the citizens to help in that, because, as he said, we do everything we do for us, but also for our children.

The renovation of many temples will continue, some of which have already been renovated, and the elementary school “Jovan Jovanović Zmaj” is the last in this area to be renovated.

The President thanked the citizens of Svilajnac for their support and for understanding that all this requires work, effort and energy.

The President of Serbia, Alesandar Vuiqi., Has called an urgent session of the National Security Council for Tuesday at 10 am.

According to Serbian media, Telegrafi reports, the main topic of the session will be “recent events in Kosovo”.

As further stated, the final decision on the removal of license plates from Serbian cars by the authorities in Kosovo will be discussed there.

A reaction about the latest developments has also come from the leaders of the Serbian List who came this morning at the Jarinje border crossing “to give support to the gathered Serbs”.

And the leader of the Serbian List, Goran Rakic, called on the President of Serbia, Aleksandar Vucic, “to help the people and to react according to the possibilities.”

Otherwise, the Government of Kosovo has decided today to establish reciprocity with Serbia in terms of vehicle license plates.

The document was signed today by the Minister of Internal Affairs, Xhelal Sveçla.

The decision made public by Minister Sveçla states that “it is obligatory to provide temporary license plates for all vehicles that have Serbian license plates and enter the territory of the Republic of Kosovo.

Equipping with temporary license plates is done at all border crossing points of the Republic of Kosovo ”.

The decision further states that the validity of these temporary license plates is 60 days.

In addition, police forces were added to the border crossings with Serbia this morning to oversee the implementation of this decision. / Telegraphy /

Goran Rakic, the leader of the Serbian List and Minister for Communities and Returns, went to the scene where the Kosovo Special Unit is stationed in the North and asked the President of Serbia, Aleksandar Vucic, to do something.

Kosovo Police has started the action for the reciprocity of license plates and every car that has Serbian license plates is being forced to remove them and put “RKS” license plates.

After the police action, Serbian citizens have blocked the road with trucks and are not allowing movement, writes AlbanianPost.

“I do not know if they will clear the way, but I ask both sides for understanding. “I also ask Vucic to react,” Rakic ​​said.