Politicians in Serbia Reward Criminal Behavior
The SNS was not ready to implement necessary reforms, especially those concerning the strengthening of the rule of law. It was becoming increasingly evident that the Progressives saw Hungary under Fidesz as a more attractive alternative model, in which state capture played a significant role.

TL;DR
- The SNS was not prepared to implement essential reforms.
- Reforms related to strengthening the rule of law were particularly neglected.
- The Progressive party seemed to view Hungary under Fidesz as an attractive alternative model.
- State capture played a significant role in the perceived Hungarian model.