economy
March 12, 2026
New Leap
It doesn't matter what President Vučić promises, because the promise will not be realistic anyway. But it is important that even when he promises something, it is clear that the overarching narrative of '2026 as the best economic year in Serbia's history' simply doesn't hold up.
TL;DR
- President Vučić has made conflicting promises regarding average salaries in Serbia.
- An earlier promise of an average salary over 1,400 euros by December 2027 was followed by a promise of 1,320 euros by 2030.
- The article questions the realism of these promises and the overarching narrative of 2026 being Serbia's best economic year.
- The author suggests that Vučić's promises are not realistic, regardless of what is pledged.
- The article contrasts Vučić's claims of improved living standards with UN data showing 800,000 citizens in absolute poverty.
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