Democratic Party (DS) President Srđan Milivojević stated on Friday that he has information suggesting that Miloš Vučević, leader of the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS), could be appointed as Director of the Security Information Agency (BIA). According to Milivojević, such a move would represent a clear admission of desperation by Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić.
Speaking to FoNet, Milivojević said the information came from sources within the intelligence and security structures who, he claims, are committed to ensuring that BIA and other intelligence services operate strictly within their constitutional mandate, rather than being used to target students and political opponents of the regime.
Accusations of Institutional Decay
Milivojević argued that the ruling structure has exhausted its кадровски (personnel) options, claiming that even its loyalists now understand that holding senior positions under the current government is both dishonorable and legally risky.
“The mafia-like regime no longer has anyone left to appoint,” Milivojević said, adding that lengthy prison sentences await many once institutions begin functioning normally, which he believes will happen after a potential victory of a student-led political list.
Harsh Criticism of Vučević’s Alleged Candidacy
In a written statement, Milivojević compared the alleged appointment to other controversial regime practices, asserting that Vučić has reached a point where only individuals with criminal backgrounds provide security, convicted murderers provide entertainment, and politically insignificant figures control the repressive apparatus.
He emphasized that Vučević’s alleged candidacy is not based on competence or authority, but rather on absolute loyalty and obedience.
“Vučević is not an option because he is capable, but because he is unquestioningly obedient. Not because he has authority, but because he lacks it. Not because he left a mark, but because he never had one,” Milivojević stated.
The Democratic Party concluded that such a potential appointment would signal a deep crisis within Serbia’s institutions and further politicization of the security sector.
