Vucic Nominates Macut as Prime Minister Amid Protests

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has nominated Djuro Macut, a medical professor with no political experience, to become the new prime minister following the resignation of Milos Vucevic amid ongoing anti-government protests. These protests, which have intensified since a railway station roof collapse in November 2024 that killed 16 people, highlight widespread public discontent over government corruption and incompetence. Opposition parties have criticized Macut's nomination as a mere facade for Vucic's continued control, arguing that his medical background does not qualify him for political leadership. Vucic has expressed confidence in Macut's ability to secure parliamentary support and has outlined the new government's challenging tasks, including maintaining stability and advancing Serbia's integration with Europe. The new cabinet is expected to be proposed by April 18, with protesters calling for a transitional government before the 2027 elections. Vucic's administration has denied accusations of corruption, suggesting that foreign intelligence agencies are behind the unrest.