Belgrade, January 10, 2026 — The Bureau for Social Research (BIRODI) stated on Friday that Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić admitted to violating the Constitution during his Christmas interview on Informer Television, by addressing matters outside the scope of his constitutional authority.
According to BIRODI, Vučić openly claimed responsibility for the selection of members of the Council of the Regulatory Authority for Electronic Media (REM)—a process that, under Serbian law, does not fall within the president’s mandate.
The organization argues that by doing so, Vučić effectively acknowledged unconstitutional behavior, placing personal will above the Constitution and existing legal framework.
Allegations of Power Usurpation
BIRODI further claims that the president has usurped both executive and legislative powers, thereby undermining the separation of powers and constitutional order.
“Aleksandar Vučić has placed his personal authority above the law and the Constitution,” BIRODI stated, adding that such conduct represents a direct threat to democratic governance in Serbia.
Call for Constitutional Sanctions
In its statement, BIRODI called on members of the Serbian Parliament to act as the “last institutional barrier” against the establishment of personal rule, urging them to initiate constitutional proceedings under Article 118.
The organization specifically cited Articles 112 and 123 of the Serbian Constitution, calling for formal sanctions against the president for constitutional violations.
