Branko Ružić expelled from Socialist Party of Serbia

Branko Ružić Socialist Party of Serbia SPS expulsion Serbian politics Ivica Dačić

The Socialist Party of Serbia (SPS) has expelled Branko Ružić, a long-time high-ranking official and former minister, from the party. The decision was made unanimously by the SPS Statutory Commission during a session attended by all 11 members.

The party cited continuous and intentional violations of the party statute as the primary reason for the expulsion. Specifically, the SPS stated that Ružić failed to respect the obligation to implement party decisions and maintain a unified party policy. His expulsion follows a period of increasing public criticism directed at both the SPS and its ruling coalition partner, the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS).

Ružić had previously been suspended from all party functions in April 2025 following his participation in student protests and public statements that were deemed contrary to the party's official stance. While the SPS maintains its commitment to its coalition with the SNS, Ružić had increasingly acted in an opposition-like capacity, advocating for greater political independence for the socialists.

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ANEM · Aleksandar Vučić · Bečejprevoz · Branko Ružić · Ivica Dačić · Milica Đurđević Stamenkovski · Serbia · Serbian Progressive Party · Socialist Party of Serbia · Užice

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[● 5 SOURCES] Branko Ruzic had previously criticized the operations of the SPS and the Serbian government. ziginfo.rs · serbiantimes.info · balk.hu · resetka.rs · vreme.com
[● 7 SOURCES] The SPS Statutory Commission unanimously voted to expel Branko Ruzic from the party. sputnikportal.rs · ziginfo.rs · www.sps.org.rs · serbiantimes.info · balk.hu · +1 more
[● 2 SOURCES] The SPS leadership has reaffirmed its decision to continue cooperation with the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS). sputnikportal.rs · www.sps.org.rs
[● 6 SOURCES] All 11 members of the Statutory Commission were present and voted unanimously for the expulsion. sputnikportal.rs · ziginfo.rs · serbiantimes.info · balk.hu · lat.sputnikportal.rs · +1 more
[● 5 SOURCES] Branko Ruzic was expelled for continuous and intentional violations of the party statute. sputnikportal.rs · ziginfo.rs · lat.sputnikportal.rs · www.sps.org.rs · mondo.rs
[● 3 SOURCES] Ruzic failed to respect the obligation to implement party decisions and maintain a unified party policy. sputnikportal.rs · ziginfo.rs · lat.sputnikportal.rs
[● 2 SOURCES] Ružić had previously been suspended from party functions in April 2025. bujanovacke.co.rs · ziginfo.rs
[● 5 SOURCES] The expulsion follows Ružić's public criticism of the SPS and its coalition partner, the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS). serbiantimes.info · balk.hu · resetka.rs · szmsz.press · vreme.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The party maintains its decision to continue cooperation with the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS). sputnikportal.rs · www.sps.org.rs