Prime Minister Đuro Macut: The Invisible Head of Government or Just a Puppet?
Have you ever heard of a prime minister no one sees or hears, yet he is still the head of government? Welcome to Serbia 2024, where Đuro Macut, the Prime Minister of Serbia, seems to have been appointed just to sit quietly. Four months after his exposé, Macut is almost invisible in public. He doesn’t give interviews, doesn’t appear on TV, doesn’t visit affected areas, and his rare comments come only in the form of official statements.
The Silent Prime Minister in Times of Crisis
When the streets of Belgrade were blocked, Macut called the protests vandalism but did not appear to talk to students or citizens. When fires ravaged Serbia, he did not go to the affected areas; instead, President Vučić personally visited the burned villages. Macut only thanked firefighters and called for dialogue but showed no leadership expected from a prime minister.
Marginalization or a Conscious Decision?
Political analysts say Macut was appointed as an “anesthetic” to calm protests and that his role was to buy time. His lack of charisma and silence are part of a system where Aleksandar Vučić holds all power. Macut is just a figure without real power, and his marginalization is deliberate to not cast a shadow on the “supreme leader.”
Ignoring the Constitution, Centralized Power
The prime minister is constitutionally the highest executive authority, but in Serbia, power is effectively in the hands of President Vučić. Macut has handed over his constitutional powers, and the country functions like a “medieval despotism” under one man. Even SNS officials have only as much power as Vučić allows.
Lack of Accountability and Transparency
Macut does not answer journalists’ questions, does not comment on important events, and his media appearances are minimal. Even when he should have faced crises, he stayed in the shadows while Vučić took all the attention and responsibility.
What Does This Mean for Serbia?
Such a system of power undermines institutions and the rule of law. A prime minister who does not do his job, who is sidelined and invisible, sends a message that power is concentrated in one person, which is dangerous for democracy. Citizens are left without a real leader, and the country without a functional government.
Victim or Accomplice?
Some believe Macut agreed to this role, while others think he is just a puppet in Vučić’s hands. Regardless of the reason, the fact is that Serbia’s prime minister is not fulfilling his duties properly, and this is a problem that cannot be ignored.
Conclusion
Prime Minister Đuro Macut is an example of how the highest state office can be ridiculed and how power can be centralized in one person. Today, Serbia has a prime minister who is invisible, irresponsible, and powerless. Is this the future of our country? Or is it time for change?
If you have your own take on this “invisible prime minister,” feel free to share it. Maybe it’s time to start a serious conversation or at least have a laugh at this political farce. Who knows, maybe Macut is the best at being invisible!
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