Serbia’s caretaker Prime Minister and ruling SNS party leader Miloš Vučević said on Thursday that the country needs a broad movement for the people and the state, at a time he described as pivotal — a choice between defending or destroying Serbia.
In an interview with Prva TV, Vučević said the movement should take clearer shape by Vidovdan (June 28), presenting it as a political and social response to what he called “a colored revolution” attempt over recent months.
“We must decide — do we want a Serbia where we talk about the economy, Kosovo and Metohija, support for Republika Srpska, strengthening our military, and building schools, not shutting them down? Or a Serbia where everything must be destroyed, blackened and ruined until those pushing this narrative come to power?” Vučević said.
He noted that the SNS main board had voted to join and support the movement, envisioned as a broad platform uniting patriots who see Serbia as a free and sovereign state.
Speaking about the upcoming public gathering in Belgrade on April 11–13, Vučević said it would be a “grand assembly,” not a typical political rally, but rather an event covering topics such as the economy and culture. He said attendees are expected from “Kosovo and Metohija, Republika Srpska, and across Serbia”.
“Saturday, April 12, marks Lazarus Saturday and Vrbica, a significant holiday for children, and that day will be dedicated to the youngest,” he added.
Vučević also said he expects the SNS party bodies to finalize and confirm their nominee for prime minister by the end of the day or by Friday at the latest.
Speaking to Prva TV, he said the choice had been narrowed down to two candidates, both of whom are “worthy of trust” and could receive a mandate from the President.
“There were more names in the running, but the selection has now been limited. I won’t reveal the names because it wouldn’t be fair for SNS Presidency and Main Board members to learn about the candidates through the media,” Vučević said.
He added that forming a government in a short time will be challenging for the incoming prime minister-designate, with only a few days available to assemble a cabinet.
