Serbian former prosecutor Jasmina Paunović faces criticism and legal threats, President Vučić denounces her lawsuits

Former Serbian prosecutor Jasmina Paunović appeared on a podcast hosted by Dejan Lučić and made several controversial statements, saying “Serbia is not led by Serbs, it is led by ‘non‑Serbs’,” questioning the paternity of President Aleksandar Vučić’s father and claiming “we will not allow Arabs to vote here.” After public backlash, Paunović issued a statement blaming the podcast host and tabloid media, accusing them of targeting her reputation.

President Aleksandar Vučić responded that Paunović’s announced lawsuits against figures such as parliament speaker Ana Brnabić and the outlet Informer are “absurd and shameful,” describing the situation as a “parallel universe” and suggesting it reflects an attempt to damage her honor. The exchange has drawn significant media attention and sparked debate over political discourse in Serbia.