Regional figures weigh in on post-Vučić foreign policy and diplomatic repair
Regional figures examine Serbia's diplomatic reset and foreign policy post-Vučić, calling for repaired bilateral relations with neighbors like Montenegro.
Following the political defeat of former Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić, political and academic figures across the Western Balkans are examining the future direction of Belgrade's regional policy. Former Montenegrin President Milo Đukanović stated at an event in Cetinje that Serbia faces a choice between establishing a government focused on domestic affairs or one targeting ethnic Serbs across neighboring states, emphasizing that bilateral relations require urgent restoration.
Meanwhile, former National Bank of Serbia governor Dejan Šoškić noted that Vučić's departure offers an opportunity for Serbia to act as a regional factor of stability, particularly in repairing ties with Montenegro. Amid these shifts, institutional legacy issues persist, as reports confirm that Željko Ivanović, founder of the Montenegrin media outlet Vijesti, remains subject to an entry ban imposed by Serbian authorities last year.
Sources: Dan, Danas, Klix, N1, Vijesti
How outlets assessed this
- Vijesti Supportive Highlighted optimistic prospects for resetting diplomatic relations with Montenegro and enhancing regional cooperation after the ruling party's defeat.
- Beta Skeptical Emphasized opposition warnings that the outgoing administration maintains control over key levers of power to delay further political shifts.
- Danas Critical Focused heavily on revelations of unauthorized surveillance by state security services and the urgent necessity of intelligence sector reform.
Sources
- Vijesti — INTERVJU Čupić za “Vijesti”: Vučiću potčinjeni treba da padnu s...
- Klix — Mogući novi premijer Srbije: Odlaskom Vučića možemo postati faktor stabilnosti i saradnje u regiji
- Dan — Lazović: BIA je radila za potrebe SNS-a, otvoriti pitanje zabrane te stranke
- N1 — Osnivaču Vijesti Željku Ivanoviću još uvek zabranjen ulazak u Srbiju
- Danas — Milo Đukanović: Pitanje je da li će Srbija dobiti Vladu Srbije ili vladu Srba u regionu
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