The Serbian parliament ratified the formation of a new cabinet headed by Prime Minister Djuro Macut on April 16, according to reports from the country’s state-run broadcaster RTS.
While President
Aleksandar Vucic
had earlier pledged extensive staffing revisions, with most of the ministers
retained their posts
.
The most significant change involved the dismissal of Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandar Vulin, who had been in office for a long time.
pro-Russian
individual who has been part of the Serbian administration since 2013.
In late March, EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos
publicly
pressured Serbian leaders not to incorporate him into the new cabinet, stating, “A person who acts in an anti-European manner cannot guide Serbia towards EU membership.”
European Union
at the same time.”
After an interview where Vulin expressed gratitude, the commissioner made his comments.
Russian security services
for allegedly aiding Serbian authorities in suppressing student protests.
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Throughout the last ten years, Vulin has taken up positions such as defense minister, interior minister, and chief of Serbia’s Security and Information Agency, which serves as the principal intelligence organization.
Vulin is recognized for his strong criticism of EU integration and frequent trips to
Moscow
, where he expressed backing for the Kremlin. In 2022, the U.S. imposed sanctions on Vulin due to corruption, involvement in international drug trafficking, and aiding “Russia’s harmful actions in the
Balkans
.”
The official has consistently brushed off Serbia’s European Union application, implying that the nation would be better suited to become part of the organization alternatively.
BRICS
He additionally charged Brussels with attempting to topple Vucic after the fatal incident.
protests
initiated by the failure of a train station roof structure
Novi Sad
, resulting in 16 fatalities.
Serbia
has officially been an EU candidate since 2012; however, there has been a decline in democracy, along with ongoing tensions over
Kosovo
, and its strong connections with Moscow have hindered its development.
On April 16, Vučić affirmed his intention to participate in the celebrations for Russian President Vladimir Putin’s May 9 event.
Victory Parade in Moscow
Even though EU representatives have cautioned that the trip might add more challenges to Serbia’s negotiations for joining the union.
The yearly parade is largely regarded as a publicity stunt emphasizing Russia’s military strength.
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