Miloš Jovanović, president of the New Democratic Party of Serbia (New DSS), called today for a redefinition of Serbia’s foreign policy, including a halt to integration into the European Union.
“If this continues, Serbia will enter a trajectory that is civilizationally disappearing,” Jovanović told TV Blic, according to a statement from the New DSS.
Key points from the interview:
Parliamentary elections: Jovanović stated he is not focused on the date of elections, as that is decided by President Aleksandar Vučić, noting that the New DSS has been in continuous campaigning since May last year. He highlighted nationwide outreach, saying, “We have visited Serbia twice and since the beginning of March we have been speaking with citizens everywhere. This is not easy, given that the president of our local board in Knjaževac was removed from the position of chief surgeon at the hospital solely due to political activism, despite being an excellent surgeon.”
Change in governance and policy: He emphasized that Serbia needs a change of both leadership and policy, criticizing the current “Kosovo and EU” approach pursued since 2008.
Kosovo-related concerns: Jovanović argued that the current government’s acceptance of the Franco-German agreement and the Ohrid annex implicitly recognizes independent Kosovo. He also criticized Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti, claiming that the new Law on Foreigners, effective 15 March, undermines Serbian institutions in education and healthcare.
Election strategy: Jovanović said that in the parliamentary elections, the New DSS will run as an authentic right-wing party and will not join any pre-election coalitions with student lists or pro-European opposition. Post-election coalitions may be considered only to remove the Vučić administration.
Jovanović’s statements reflect a hardline nationalist stance and a push for a shift away from EU integration and current Kosovo policies.
