Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić attended the central ceremony marking the Day of Internal Affairs, where he awarded gold medals for bravery and merit to police officers. Vučić highlighted significant successes in reducing crime rates in Serbia, noting a substantial decrease in the number of murders and femicides. He also emphasized the need for further improvement in citizen security, respect for the police, and increasing police salaries. Commenting on recent incidents, Vučić condemned the violation of electoral silence in Kosjerić and Zaječar, as well as the attack on student Miloš Pavlović, calling it the most horrific lynching. He appealed for justice and equality before the law, expressing concern over inadequate justice enforcement in some cases and called for urgent measures to protect citizens and improve the legal system.
Political Perspectives:
Left: Left-leaning outlets tend to emphasize the social justice aspects of the incidents, focusing on the attack on student Miloš Pavlović as a symptom of broader societal issues such as political repression and police misconduct. They may critique the government’s handling of justice and call for stronger protections for civil rights and freedoms.
Center: Centrist sources report the events with a focus on the facts presented by President Vučić, highlighting the reduction in crime rates and the government’s efforts to improve public safety. They present Vučić’s condemnation of electoral silence violations and attacks as part of maintaining law and order, emphasizing the need for justice and legal reforms.
Right: Right-leaning media emphasize the government’s achievements in reducing crime and strengthening the police force. They support Vučić’s calls for stronger police powers and criticize opposition groups involved in the incidents in Kosjerić and Zaječar. The attack on the student is framed as a serious crime, with calls for strict legal consequences and support for law enforcement.
