The government has decided to pull out its fat wallet and throw a whopping 400 million dinars at supporting family businesses in Serbia. Yes, you read that right – 400 million! This amount is allocated to 85 companies across 23 districts, aiming to help with equipment purchase, space adaptation, digitalization, and energy efficiency. Sounds like a fairy tale for small businesses, but is it really?
Minister Andrijana Mesarović proudly stated that the state does not forget its most valuable people and gives them everything they need without asking for much in return. The program is part of a broader strategy to make Serbia a country where families stand shoulder to shoulder with the state in economic development.
But wait, there’s more! Serbia is recording a steady GDP growth of 3.9% in 2024 and has access to a market of over 2.8 billion consumers. No wonder new factories are opening and exports are rising. It all sounds like a perfect fairy tale, but is it really that great for everyone?
Among the beneficiaries are well-known names like the Podrum Ačanski winery from Banoštor, which will use the funds to improve grape processing. Jelena Lalović from the winery calls on young people to get involved in the world of viticulture, which is nice, but how many young people really get the chance?
This program is part of a wider policy led by President Aleksandar Vučić and the government, aiming to create a new economic culture of trust and stability. But is this just another political story or real help?
If you thought this was just another boring news about state subsidies, think again. This is a story about how the state tries to save family businesses, but also about how hard it is to be a small business in Serbia.
So, what do you think? Is this a real chance for family businesses or just another fairy tale for kids? Share your thoughts, maybe together we’ll uncover the real truth behind these millions of dinars.
