Serbian Prime Minister Djuro Macut faces no‑confidence vote as opposition calls him Aleksandar Vučić’s puppet

Djuro Macut Miroslav Aleksić no‑confidence motion Serbia Aleksandar Vučić

Opposition leader Miroslav Aleksić of the National Movement of Serbia (NPS) accused Prime Minister Djuro Macut of acting as a puppet of President Aleksandar Vučić, citing infrastructure failures such as the railway‑canopy collapse in Novi Sad, the Savamala project and the Stari Savski bridge. Aleksić delivered a 3‑hour‑54‑minute speech in parliament, longer than former premier Vučević’s remarks, to argue against the government.

Parliament is debating a motion of no confidence introduced by 62 opposition MPs over the so‑called “General Staff” scandal and alleged widespread corruption. If the motion passes, the cabinet would be dismissed, giving the parliament 30 days to appoint a new government or trigger early elections, which President Vučić has hinted he might contest for the premiership. The ruling coalition expects the motion to be rejected.

Entities: Aleksandar Vučić · Djuro Macut · Miroslav Aleksić · National Movement of Serbia (NPS) · Serbian Parliament

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[● 2 SOURCES] Miroslav Aleksić said Prime Minister Djuro Macut is a puppet of President Aleksandar Vučić.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Miroslav Aleksić delivered a speech lasting 3 hours and 54 minutes, longer than former premier Vučević's speech.
[○ 1 SOURCE] If the motion passes, the government could be dismissed, leading to new cabinet appointments or early elections within 30 days.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The ruling coalition expects the no‑confidence motion to be rejected.
[○ 1 SOURCE] President Aleksandar Vučić has indicated he might run for prime minister after potential early elections.
[● 2 SOURCES] The Serbian parliament is debating a motion of no confidence against Prime Minister Djuro Macut.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The motion was introduced by 62 opposition MPs concerned about a “General Staff” scandal.
[● 2 SOURCES] Opposition accuses the government of corruption related to infrastructure failures such as the Novi Sad railway‑canopy collapse.