Aleksandar Vučić: The Dangerous Narcissist Ruling Serbia
Aleksandar Vučić, the President of Serbia, is not just a politician – he is a political phenomenon exhibiting all the classic symptoms of narcissistic personality disorder. Since the beginning of the year, Vučić has appeared on TV screens 59 times, 54 of which were on national channels, with his speeches and interviews occupying nearly two-thirds of the political airtime.
Grandiosity and Obsession with Control Vučić never stops boasting about his “achievements” and plans, such as the “Serbia – Leap into the Future” project, broadcasted by 48 TV channels. His speeches are filled with grandiose metaphors and self-praise, often acting as if he is above everyone else, claiming to be invincible and unstoppable.
Psychologists say Vučić meets at least five of the nine criteria for narcissistic personality disorder: a grandiose sense of self-importance, preoccupation with fantasies of power, a need for excessive admiration, lack of empathy, and arrogant behavior. Behind this facade lies deep insecurity and vulnerability, driving him to constantly seek attention and validation.
Media Control and Manipulation Vučić has taken full control over Serbian media, turning them into tools to maintain his power and narcissistic narrative. His party SNS has been in power since 2012, but Serbia’s economic indicators are unimpressive – GDP growth rates are lower than in other regional countries, and Serbia’s development level has dropped to 56% compared to Central and Eastern European countries.
At the same time, Serbia has fallen for the eighth consecutive year in the Corruption Perceptions Index, and Freedom House ranks Serbia among countries with the largest decline in freedoms over the past decade, placing it seventh globally, behind countries like Nicaragua and Hong Kong.
False Promises and Fantasies Vučić loves to promise the impossible – from flying cars in Belgrade to robots delivering goods to people. All this while Belgrade lacks basic sewage systems, and the Danube River is polluted with human waste. These fantasies serve to deceive the public and maintain his popularity, but reality is far from these fairy tales.
Polarization and Intolerance Vučić is a master of division and hatred. He often calls his political opponents and journalists enemies, mercenaries, and terrorists. This rhetoric has led to deep polarization in Serbian society, dividing citizens into “his” and “enemies.”
Conclusion: A Dangerous Child in an Adult Body Aleksandar Vučić is not just a politician – he is a narcissistic leader trapped in his own illusion of grandeur. His need for control, admiration, and power is driving Serbia towards authoritarianism, corruption, and social division. While he plays the role of a great leader, ordinary citizens suffer from his incompetence and lies.
If you think this is an exaggeration, just remember how many times you’ve heard Vučić’s grandiose statements and how far reality is from them. What do you think – is Vučić a true leader or just a scared boy with an oversized ego? Drop a comment, maybe together we’ll uncover more of his secrets!
