A Swiss newspaper reported that Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has pledged significant financial support to various segments of the population while outlining plans for his political future. According to the report, Vučić has promised substantial one-time payments to pensioners, recipients of social assistance, and veterans involved in the conflicts during the breakup of Yugoslavia. In total, the president has reportedly committed approximately 600 million euros.
While the opposition has characterized these promises as vote buying, Vučić stated that his actions are solely aimed at the welfare of the citizens. The newspaper also detailed Vučić’s vague announcement regarding his eventual stepping down as head of state. However, the article suggests that his political trajectory indicates a planned transition to the role of prime minister.
The report notes that due to his dominant influence on the Serbian political landscape, power is expected to shift toward him. The article points to a potential scenario where Vučić steps down as president, allowing a loyalist to assume the ceremonial role of head of state, while he assumes the premiership. The Swiss publication drew a parallel between this potential maneuver and Vladimir Putin’s actions in 2008, when he installed Dmitry Medvedev as president while maintaining significant control over the Kremlin.
This comparison suggests that Vučić’s intended transition mirrors a pattern of retaining ultimate power through successive constitutional roles.
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