Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has tapped Defense Minister Milos Vucevic to form a new government following contested parliamentary elections last December. Vucevic, the leader of the ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS), has been simultaneously serving as defense minister and deputy prime minister since October 2022. The SNS and its coalition partners won 129 seats out of 250 in the December elections, narrowly securing a majority. The opposition accused the SNS of widespread voter fraud and organized large-scale protests. Serbian authorities rejected the allegations and calls to annul the results. The new parliament began functioning on February 6 and must approve a new government within 90 days. To read the original story by RFE/RL's Balkan Service, click here.
Serbian President Taps Defense Minister To Form New Government
Serbian Defense Minister Milos Vucevic (file photo)