The main article and related sources report on the elections in Kosjerić and Zaječar, as well as the current situation at the University of Belgrade. Miloš Vučević, leader of SNS and advisor to the president on regional issues, comments on the success of his list in the elections despite pressures and blockades. He also expresses concern about problems in higher education, particularly due to the absence of Rector Vladan Đokić at an important meeting with Prime Minister Đuro Macut, which may jeopardize the enrollment of new students and the stability of the university. The Serbian government denies claims that the rector was not invited to the meeting, emphasizing that the situation is under control and efforts are underway to resolve the issues. Vučević criticizes the rector for speaking against Serbia in Brussels and stresses the need to protect students and the educational system from political conflicts. The opposition and other media do not directly address this topic, while some sources shift focus to other political topics or events.
Political Perspectives:
Left: Left-leaning sources tend to emphasize the political tensions and conflicts surrounding the university and elections, highlighting the role of government pressure and criticizing the ruling party’s handling of academic freedom and student rights. They may focus on the concerns about the rector’s absence as a symptom of deeper political interference in education.
Center: Centrist sources report the facts of the elections and university situation with a balanced view, presenting statements from both government officials and opposition or independent voices. They highlight the importance of resolving the university crisis for the benefit of students and the education system, while noting the political disputes without strong bias.
Right: Right-leaning sources emphasize the successes of the ruling party in the elections despite opposition blockades and portray Miloš Vučević’s statements as a defense of national interests. They criticize the rector for allegedly speaking against Serbia abroad and frame the university issues as caused by political opposition or disloyal elites, stressing the need to protect the state and its institutions.
