The Most Beautiful Persecution in Europe
The authorities' attempt to create the illusion that they still want to be part of the EU, despite the fascization, has been completely undermined by the president's statement, in which not only MPs who threaten death but also those responsible for actual kidnappings are referred to as - 'my people'.
TL;DR
- The government is accused of creating an illusion of EU aspirations despite increasing fascization.
- President Vučić referred to perpetrators of violence and kidnappings as 'my people,' which is seen as a dangerous sign.
- The article details instances of hate speech, including graffiti with violent messages, and physical assaults against activists and professors.
- The government is accused of a deliberate strategy of spreading division and hatred to mobilize its voter base and delegitimize criticism.
- The actions of the government are seen as a symptom of fear and a loss of control, pushing the country towards a dictatorship.
- Lawyers and academics are raising concerns about the escalating violence and the targeting of witnesses in legal proceedings.
- The article criticizes state-controlled media for amplifying government narratives and distorting facts.