President of Serbia, Aleksandar Vučić, announced that he will convene a government meeting next week, warning of what he described as “the most difficult crisis the world has ever seen.”
Speaking to the media from the General Secretariat building, Vučić said he had held consultations with several political parties, including the Socialist Party of Serbia, the Democratic Alliance of Croats in Vojvodina, and the Social Democratic Party of Serbia.
He emphasized that dialogue is the essence of democracy, noting that over the past 15 months, he has issued 154 public invitations for talks with political opponents.
“A call for dialogue is not a trick—it is the foundation of democracy. I regret that some refuse to engage. By doing so, they are not undermining me personally, but the institutions and democracy of this country,” Vučić said.
He added that those who avoid dialogue demonstrate political weakness and a lack of readiness to take responsibility.
Vučić also claimed that parts of the opposition are influenced by external actors and business interests, which, according to him, dictate whether they participate in talks.
Despite the ongoing tensions, he described the consultations so far as constructive and said the government would work to address specific issues raised during the meetings, including local infrastructure concerns and labor rights.
In conclusion, Vučić acknowledged the personal difficulty of maintaining a conciliatory tone amid threats directed at his family but reaffirmed his commitment to dialogue as the only way to overcome political divisions.
