Shaip Kamberi, the only Albanian member of the Serbian National Assembly, sharply criticized the government of President Aleksandar Vučić for its continued inaction and silence on critical issues affecting minority communities in Serbia.
In a Facebook post, Kamberi denounced what he described as the government’s deliberate neglect of legal obligations to respond to parliamentary questions and initiatives aimed at protecting and improving the rights of Albanians in southern Serbia.
“Why is the Serbian government ignoring our legitimate requests? Why, despite being legally obliged, does it fail to respond to our repeated questions and initiatives?” Kamberi asked.
He emphasized that throughout 2025, both individually and with other SDA deputies, he had submitted multiple proposals and inquiries, yet the government has remained silent. Among the critical issues being ignored are:
- The establishment of a 10 million euro Fund for the Development of the Preševo Valley, aimed at boosting local infrastructure and development.
- A Special Program for Multicultural Police in the Preševo Valley and Sandžak to ensure effective law enforcement in ethnically mixed areas.
- His initiative to provide the Municipality of Preševo with its own official signage, a measure seen as vital for preserving cultural identity.
Kamberi also denounced the government for actively blocking aid designated for the Albanian community, a move he argued undermines democratic principles and the ability of minorities to participate freely in public life.
“Why is the Serbian government blocking the Kosovo Republic Fund dedicated to Albanians in the Preševo Valley?” he asked, directly challenging Vučić’s administration.
Observers note that Kamberi’s criticisms highlight persistent concerns about the treatment of minority communities under Vučić’s centralized government, which has repeatedly been accused of ignoring legal obligations and limiting minority representation. Critics warn that this inaction risks further marginalizing Albanians in southern Serbia and undermines Serbia’s commitments to democratic governance and minority rights.
