politics
March 20, 2026
They Haven't Even Met, and They're Already Arguing! Collapse of the "EU5" Blockader Coalition: No Unity Even on Europe, with Too Many Accusations and Ugly Words
Although the pro-European part of the blockader opposition recently announced the formation of the EU5 coalition, which would include the Party of Freedom and Justice (SSP) of Dragan Đilas, Serbia Center (SRCE) of Zdravko Ponoš, Movement of Free Citizens (PSG) of Pavle Grbović, Green-Left Front (ZLF) of Radomir Lazović, and the People's Movement (NPS) of Serbia of Miroslav Aleksić, which was enthusiastically welcomed by blockader media with words that "Brussels has been expecting this for months", it seems that a general rift among them has occurred faster than ever!
TL;DR
- The pro-European opposition coalition, dubbed EU5, has experienced a swift and significant breakdown.
- Leaders like Radomir Lazović (ZLF) and Dragan Đilas (SSP) have publicly criticized each other, with Lazović accusing Đilas of associating with individuals who have 'failed political careers'.
- Other opposition figures, including Bogdan Tatić (DS) and Goran Ješić, have also voiced discontent with the internal dynamics and behavior of the SSP.
- Even former basketball player Vladimir Štimac, an opposition supporter, has supported criticism against Đilas and emphasized the need to distance from 'aggression towards students'.
- Political analyst Dejan Miletić points out that the opposition's inability to agree on anything, including local election lists, was somewhat expected due to prolonged tensions and harsh rhetoric.
- Miletić notes that the opposition's infighting and struggles for voter support contrast sharply with the ruling party's apparent unity and presentation of a plan.
- The EU5 coalition was intended to unite the Party of Freedom and Justice, Serbia Center, Green-Left Front, Movement of Free Citizens, and People's Movement of Serbia.
- Disputes have arisen over perceived attempts to 'cleanse' electoral lists and over accusations of internal party rivalries and arrogance.
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