Serbian Progressive Party leader Miloš Vučević did not confirm reports that Tomislav Nikolić, Nebojša Stefanović, and Zorana Mihajlović will return to active roles in the party.
Key facts
- •Miloš Vučević stated that upcoming elections will occur within 100 days.
- •Tomislav Nikolić served as the President of Serbia from 2012 to 2017.
- •Nebojša Stefanović held ministerial positions in the interior and defense sectors from 2014 to 2022.
- •Zorana Mihajlović left the SNS in 2023 after serving in three ministerial mandates.
- •Vučević described the upcoming election race as highly uncertain.
Miloš Vučević, president of the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS), declined to confirm media reports suggesting that former party officials Tomislav Nikolić, Nebojša Stefanović, and Zorana Mihajlović would return to active roles ahead of upcoming parliamentary elections. Vučević commented on the speculation during an appearance on Pink television, stating that media outlets should continue to guess regarding the potential involvement of these figures in the upcoming campaign.
Context of Potential Returns
The speculation followed reports that Nebojša Stefanović recently attended a session of the SNS Presidency. Stefanović served as Minister of Internal Affairs and Minister of Defense between 2014 and 2022, after which he largely withdrew from public life. Tomislav Nikolić, who served as President of Serbia from 2012 to 2017, has also been largely absent from public view since leaving office, though he was seen at a 2024 event welcoming Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Election Outlook and Campaigning
Vučević stated that elections will take place within two to three months, or at most 100 days. He characterized the upcoming campaign as likely to be very sharp and the election race as highly uncertain. Despite this, he expressed confidence that the 'Aleksandar Vučić - United Serbia' list remains competitive and capable of winning. Addressing criticism that the government uses state actions like lowering drug prices for campaign purposes, Vučević remarked that critics would seemingly prefer the state to be shut down for six months to avoid such accusations.
Background on Zorana Mihajlović
Zorana Mihajlović served as a government minister across various portfolios from 2012 to 2022 before leaving the SNS in 2023. Following her departure, she founded the 'Movement for Serbia' alongside other former party members, during which time she was critical of the government. The movement was later dissolved, and Mihajlović has since appeared on television programs close to the authorities, where she has spoken positively about the ruling party.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by N1 Info.
