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2 clusters · 25 sources · 6 days · First seen 9 days ago · Last updated 4 days ago

Categories: POLITICS

Serbia opposition no‑confidence showdown

Entities: Apoteka Beograd · Ivica Dačić · Danijela Nestorović · Siniša Mali · Zlatibor Lončar

Overview

In late July 2026 the Serbian opposition argued that the government could not schedule early parliamentary elections while a no‑confidence motion it had lodged remained pending. The opposition cited election law provisions that require the prime minister’s resignation and a 30‑day cabinet formation period before any snap vote could be set.

A few days later, during an extraordinary session of the National Assembly, the opposition attempted to advance the no‑confidence vote. Attendance was low, and the session featured a staged presentation by the interior minister of a foreign‑made “sound cannon.” The episode underscored rising tensions ahead of the anticipated pre‑election campaign and highlighted the opposition’s push to force a government change before any election could be called.

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[● 3 SOURCES] President Aleksandar Vučić promised to pay 16 months of overdue salaries to Apoteka Beograd employees by 15 September 2026. (Vučić's statements at the meeting)
[● 2 SOURCES] Ivica Dačić played a recording of a US‑made acoustic long‑range device, described as a “sound cannon”, during the parliamentary confidence‑vote session. (Minister Ivica Dačić)
[● 2 SOURCES] Health insurance cards for Apoteka Beograd workers will be verified on the day of the meeting. (Vučić's announcement)
[● 2 SOURCES] Operating funds for Apoteka Beograd will be provided by mid‑August 2026. (Vučić's announcement)
[● 2 SOURCES] If Apoteka Beograd continues to operate at a loss, it may be offered for concession; otherwise it will remain a public institution. (Statements by union leader Jelena Šikuljak)
[● 2 SOURCES] The meeting was attended by ministers Zlatibor Lončar (health) and Siniša Mali (finance), the mayor of Belgrade Aleksandar Šapić, and other officials. (Meeting reports)
[○ 1 SOURCE] The device was imported legally in 2021 and has never been used in Serbia. (Minister Ivica Dačić)
[○ 1 SOURCE] 62 opposition MPs signed a request for a confidence‑vote debate, but only 48 attended the session. (Opposition MPs (reported))
[○ 1 SOURCE] Opposition lawmaker Danijela Nestorović said the confidence‑vote session signals the start of President Aleksandar Vučić’s pre‑election campaign. (Danijela Nestorović)
[○ 1 SOURCE] SRCE MP Slobodan Petrović compared Prime Minister Đura Macut’s role to a decorative ficus, criticizing the session’s relevance. (Slobodan Petrović)
[○ 1 SOURCE] The total amount of unpaid wages owed to Apoteka Beograd staff is about 900 million Serbian dinars. (Union leader Jelena Šikuljak)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Jelena Šikuljak is the president of the union 'Opstanak' representing Apoteka Beograd workers. (Union statements)

Timeline

4 days ago

[POLITICS] 24 sources
Vučić pledges payment of 16 overdue wages to Apoteka Beograd staff
Vučić promised to pay 16 months of overdue salaries (≈ 900 million RSD) to Apoteka Beograd staff by 15 Sept, verify health cards, and fund operations by mid‑Aug, with a possible concession if losses persist.
9 days ago

[POLITICS] 5 sources
Serbia opposition says government cannot call snap elections while no‑confidence motion pending
Biljana Đorđević of Serbia’s Green‑Left Front said the government cannot call snap parliamentary elections while a no‑confidence motion is pending, noting opposition’s request and the ruling coalition’s likely‑

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