Serbian Prosecutors Accuse President of ‘Unlawful Influence’!
Reported by Marian Opeyemi Fasesan | Sele Media Africa
Serbia’s top prosecutors for corruption and organised crime have accused President Aleksandar Vučić of attempting to exert “unlawful influence” over ongoing investigations, escalating tensions between the executive and judiciary.
What We Know:
- The accusations follow a public outburst by President Vučić in which he criticised the judiciary for being “slow, politicised, and compromised.”
- Prosecutors say the comments are part of a broader pattern of interference in sensitive investigations.
- The statement marks a rare institutional pushback against Serbia’s increasingly centralised executive authority.
Quote:
“No individual, regardless of office, has the right to interfere in the independence of prosecutorial work.”
— Office of the Republic Prosecutor for Organised Crime
Why It Matters:
- Highlights growing concerns about democratic backsliding in Serbia.
- Could strain relations with the EU, which has criticised judicial interference in Serbia’s reform process.
- Signals deepening institutional rifts ahead of upcoming elections.
What to Watch:
- Response from Vučić or his party, the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS).
- Public and international reaction, especially from the EU and rights groups.
- Potential legal or constitutional crisis if the standoff escalates.
Sources:
- B92 – “Prosecutors accuse Vučić of interference”
- Balkan Insight – “Serbia’s judiciary fights back”
- Reuters – “Serbian president under fire for comments on judges”
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