Vidovdan, June 28, is a day Serbs remember as a day of sorrow and pride. Milorad Dodik, President of Republika Srpska, has made it crystal clear today: this day should be about unity, not conflict. “Vidovdan should be a day of Serbian unity, not a day of conflict,” Dodik emphasized, stressing how important it is for Serbs to cherish their identity and survive through history. He praised the efforts of Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić and Serbia’s legitimate authorities to keep the country strong and proud.
This stance comes at a time when regional politics still wrestle with complex questions of identity and statehood. Dodik declared that Republika Srpska wants a united, peaceful, and stable Serbia — a message echoing loudly in political circles. Vidovdan, celebrated on June 28, symbolizes Serbian history, tradition, and togetherness. Dodik insists this day should not be used for conflicts but for gathering and remembering the Serbian people and their resilience.
At the same time, Dodik commented on the European Court of Human Rights’ decisions in Strasbourg, which confirmed that Bosnia and Herzegovina is neither a civic nor a Bosnian state, but a complex state of constituent peoples — Serbs, Croats, and Bosniaks. He rejects attempts to create an artificial nation called “Bosnian” and highlights that this ruling is a defeat for those who wanted to redefine BiH’s identity.
These statements show how alive the issues of identity and statehood remain, and how political leaders use historical dates and legal rulings to cement their positions and messages. Vidovdan, as a symbol of Serbian pride and sorrow, remains a key date for political messaging and regional dynamics.
If you think politics in the region is just an endless series of conflicts and quarrels, maybe it’s time to ask yourself — will Vidovdan ever truly become a day of unity, or will we keep watching it being used as a tool for division? Drop a comment, share your thoughts, or just laugh at this never-ending political soap opera!
