economy

March 9, 2026

Serbia 2030 Caught in the Scissors of Reality

The state of Serbia will invest 48 billion euros by 2035, plus at least 15 billion more in the army. The average salary will be 1,320 euros in 2030, 1,700 euros in 2035, and pensions will be 750 euros.

Serbia 2030 Caught in the Scissors of Reality

TL;DR

  • Serbia plans to invest 48 billion euros by 2035, with an additional 15 billion for the military.
  • Projected average salary of 1,320 euros by 2030 and 1,700 euros by 2035, with pensions reaching 750 euros.
  • Planned production of 1,000 humanoid robots and 10,000 robot dogs, along with 'serious' drones and a nuclear power plant.
  • The 'Srbija 2030' program was presented by the President, with government ministers elaborating on specific sectors.
  • Concerns raised about the inflated cost of the Šabac hospital, increasing sevenfold from initial estimates.
  • The President claims Serbia is living better than ever in its history and envisions EU membership by 2035, possibly not as a full member.
  • Criticism of the conditional approach to the rule of law, prioritizing government control over genuine reforms.
  • The plan is viewed as a pre-election strategy ('petoletka' or 'desetoletka') to gain votes.
  • The article argues that centralized economic management is failing and entrepreneurship needs to be unleashed for true development.
  • The need for equal application of laws, a free judiciary, and the inclusion of all capable individuals, regardless of political affiliation, is emphasized.

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