Serbia’s Parliament has officially approved the new government led by Prime Minister Đuro Macut, who delivered his first address before lawmakers emphasizing continued economic stability and a firm stance on Kosovo.
Macut’s cabinet was confirmed with 153 votes in favor, 46 against, and 51 MPs absent. The new administration inherits multiple challenges, including managing ongoing protests and shaping Serbia’s relationship with Prishtina amid international pressure.
While assuring continuity in macroeconomic policy, Macut also used his inaugural speech to reaffirm Serbia’s non-recognition of Kosovo, framing the issue as “central to Serbia’s national interest.”
“Kosovo and Vojvodina remain integral parts of Serbia’s territory,” he stated, aligning his stance with Serbia’s Constitution and UN Security Council Resolution 1244.
Macut further pledged that Belgrade will remain a ‘constructive actor’, but made clear Serbia would reject any solutions not in line with its constitutional framework or that “threaten territorial sovereignty.”
The new cabinet consists of 30 ministers, most of whom previously served under former PM Miloš Vučević, who resigned following mass student protests triggered by a tragedy in Novi Sad. Notably absent during the parliamentary vote were MPs from the NADA coalition and the Democratic Party, signaling ongoing political divisions.
With the crisis at home and regional tensions simmering, Macut’s government is entering office at a critical juncture, as EU integration efforts, international diplomacy, and internal unrest all converge on Serbia’s political stage.
