President Aleksandar Vučić has embarked on what can only be described as an anti-state campaign, undermining the very institutions he is meant to uphold. Analysts note that his governance mirrors a consolidation of executive, legislative, and judicial powers in a single individual, drawing disturbing parallels to historical authoritarian figures.
Vučić’s approach stands in stark contrast to Marxist theory, which envisioned the eventual dissolution of the state transferring power to society. Instead, Vučić seeks to personally dominate every facet of Serbian governance, from major state institutions to local cooperatives.
Geopolitical Missteps and Domestic Panic
Vučić’s track record reveals strategic miscalculations on both domestic and international fronts. Efforts to manipulate energy deals involving Russia, the U.S., and NIS have faltered, exposing Serbia to potential energy crises. Despite assurances to the public—often delivered casually over burek and wine with allies like Orban—these plans appear increasingly unstable.
His handling of crises mirrors his early COVID-19 response, where misinformation and downplaying threats were commonplace. Experts warn that the same panic-driven approach could resurface, forcing citizens into unnecessary sacrifices.
Erosion of Law and Civil Courage
Over the past five years, local governments, prosecutors, heritage institutions, and students have increasingly challenged Vučić’s overreach, demonstrating civic courage. In response, Vučić’s designation of Ćacilend as a “freedom island” signals his recognition that the rest of Serbia is slipping beyond his control. The regime’s ongoing assault on remaining legality and constitutional order is alarming, raising serious questions about the survival of state institutions.
Stopping this anti-state campaign is not just a matter of governance—it is a question of Serbia’s survival and the preservation of genuine patriotism. Without intervention, the country risks being reduced to “tears, wreaths, and flowers on the coffin of the Republic of Serbia.”
