Sergej Trifunovic (Betaphoto/Milos Miskov)
Movement of Free Citizens leader Sergej Trifunovic has said that President Aleksandar Vucic is rushing to hold elections, which have been pushed back due to coronavirus pandemic, “because if he waits for the autumn without a new term in office, he could find himself in an ugly position.”
“We will be monitoring the situation which has been considerably changing, emotions of people have intensified, expectations have also grown stronger and we must not fail them. We will also discuss a boycott of the vote, but firstly within the party ranks and then with fellow opposition members and the public will be informed,” Trifunovic told the April 21 issue of Belgrade daily Danas.
Commenting to opinions of political scientists that authoritarian politicians could exploit the virus situation to strengthen their power, Trifunovic noted: “If opportunity makes a thief, a state of emergency makes a dictator.”
“Obviously, Vucic has been almost orgasmicly indulging in speaking about wars, death, rifles, blockades, enemies, miracles… He believes he is now living his dreams. However, for to truly realize his dreams, he is missing one ‘detail’ which does not depend on him – our freedom,” Trifunovic stressed.
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