President of Serbia, Aleksandar Vucic, addressed the public following a ceremony in which top graduates from Serbian medical faculties and high schools were officially given job contracts.
He expressed pride at the large number of young professionals who had been welcomed at the Palace of Serbia, stating that their employment ensures a stable future and reflects the state’s ongoing efforts to bring back medical staff from abroad. “We’ve already brought back over a hundred individuals and will continue showing them that Serbia cares,” he said.
Vucic also announced that the highway to Pozega will open by the end of the month, calling it a major achievement for those traveling to western Serbia. “This is something many thought would never be completed, especially considering the difficulties we faced near Munjino Brdo,” he said.
He responded to criticism from political figures like Zarko Korac, who claimed Vucic was avoiding future elections. Vucic explained that he simply respects constitutional limits, adding, “It’s easy to say you could win against someone who isn’t allowed to run.”
Commenting on comparisons made by Jovo Bakic to historical figures, he noted that those making such statements are often aligned with Serbia’s adversaries in metaphorical terms. He also dismissed political analysis from figures like Djordje Vukadinovic, calling it fabricated to support certain opposition figures.
Vucic addressed speculation regarding the landing of an Israeli cargo aircraft, reportedly carrying ammunition, by stating that arms exports are now tightly controlled, with further shipments to be reviewed only through the National Security Council. He acknowledged mounting pressure from both domestic and international sources, saying some groups are even planning labor unrest in defense factories in July. A classification system will soon be introduced to track those profiting from defense sales while publicly attacking state policy.
Regarding the planned protest for Vidovdan, he warned that any form of violence will be dealt with, stressing the government’s readiness to ensure public safety. “What began as claims of a student movement has now been exposed as an externally influenced operation aimed at destabilizing the country,” he added.
Vucic also addressed narratives seeking to brand the Serbian people as inherently guilty, pointing out that such tactics were used to justify the breakup of Yugoslavia and the recognition of Kosovo’s secession. He indicated that future elections would be an opportunity to challenge the protest movement in the political arena directly.
Asked about charges brought against opposition MPs over recent altercations with police, Vucic declined to interfere with the work of prosecutors but implied a double standard in how such cases are handled.
Finally, he touched on the situation in Novi Pazar, claiming certain local actors quietly support attacks against him while continuing to benefit from state investments. He noted that the city had received major infrastructure and healthcare upgrades and that such work will continue despite political opposition.
