Ivica Dačić, the Serbian Minister of Interior and leader of the Socialist Party of Serbia (SPS), stated today that his party opposes early elections, not due to fear, but because it believes the state requires stability in its operations. He also opposed the idea of a transitional government.

“You heard what President Aleksandar Vučić said regarding the interim government. I know him well, and I firmly believe in his words. He will not support such a move. By proposing a prime minister, he indicates a preference for following the electoral process. If he grants someone a mandate without elections, I am certain he will refrain from doing so,” Dačić told TV Pink.

According to Dačić, gaining power without elections contradicts Vučić’s position as a prime minister candidate, and the SPS would not endorse such an outcome.

When asked if he would consider accepting the role of prime minister-designate if offered by Vučić, Dačić dismissed the idea, calling it absurd when journalists insinuated he had turned down such an offer.

“I definitely do not belong to the group that avoids dealing with pressing issues. The key question concerns the vision for the new government, which we will discuss. What the president plans is paramount, though I am unsure of the proposals he has in mind,” Dačić remarked.

Regarding the movement Vučić has mentioned forming again, Dačić asserted that this concept would be examined but stressed it would not lead to the dissolution of the SPS or the Serbian Progressive Party for the creation of a new party.

“It is completely false to suggest that the SPS will be absorbed in any way. We will preserve our distinctiveness and independence. Abolishing our party to merge with another is not our objective. I want to clarify that to eliminate any misconceptions,” Dačić emphasized.

Commenting on the planned bridge blockages in Novi Sad, Dačić urged everyone to maintain peace during the protests.

“We have no intention of deploying force or intervening unless there is an attack on police or attempts to breach state institutions,” Dačić stated, noting that there is ongoing communication with law enforcement during the blockades.

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