In his first interview with Croatian media outlet Telegram following the reported election victory, cardiologist and student-list leader Ilija Srdanović says the new leadership’s priorities will include strengthening state institutions, respecting the law and ensuring a peaceful, democratic transfer of power.
Ilija Srdanović, a cardiologist from Novi Sad and leading candidate on Serbia’s student-backed electoral list, says restoring functional state institutions and ensuring respect for the rule of law will be among the main priorities following the movement’s reported election victory.
In his first interview with Croatian news outlet Telegram after the election, Srdanović addressed the challenges facing the student-backed movement as it seeks to translate its campaign promises into concrete political action.
The electoral list consists of 250 candidates from different professional backgrounds. According to Srdanović, voters recognized the list’s ability to address the country’s challenges and contribute to Serbia’s stability.
Returning to Work After the Election
Following the election, Srdanović said he returned to his regular job at the Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases in Sremska Kamenica.
He emphasized that other candidates on the list would also continue carrying out their professional responsibilities in the interests of citizens.
The statement underscores the movement’s connection to professionals from different fields, including medicine and other areas of expertise, who have joined the political process while maintaining their careers.
A Peaceful Transfer of Power and Institutional Reform
Srdanović said the student-backed movement would push for a peaceful and democratic transfer of power, with full respect for the rule of law.
He identified rebuilding the state through the establishment of functional institutions as one of the new leadership’s central objectives.
The challenge ahead will be turning those commitments into practical measures, particularly in strengthening public institutions, restoring public confidence and ensuring that government operates in accordance with the law.
Building Trust at Home and Across the Region
Srdanović also stressed the importance of establishing a relationship of trust with citizens throughout Serbia.
He said the movement intends to build constructive relations not only with the Serbian public but also with neighboring countries, emphasizing that political changes should be implemented in accordance with democratic principles and legal requirements.
The statements outline the priorities facing Serbia’s student-backed movement as it seeks to move from an election campaign toward governing responsibilities.
For Serbia and the wider Balkan region, the next phase will depend on how these commitments are implemented and whether the promised institutional reforms translate into lasting changes in public life.
