Students' List proposes 5% of GDP for military spending
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The Students' List, which recently won parliamentary elections, is actively shaping the country's political agenda, proposing a significant allocation of 5% of the GDP to military spending. This comes as acting President and President of the National Assembly, Ana Brnabić, has initiated dialogue with the student-backed movement to discuss the distribution of functions in the new government. Internally, the Students' List and the broader student movement are grappling with how to balance direct democracy with the need for swift governmental action.
Meanwhile, a new investigation has brought to light allegations surrounding Dejan Nakić, identified as the first attendant of Patriarch Porfirije. The report details multi-million euro contracts for the Serbian Orthodox Church's Temple, alleged connections to high-ranking government officials, and suspicions of illegal cash transfers out of the country. Separately, the trial of Veselin Milić, former head of the Belgrade Police Administration and current Assistant Director of Police, has commenced on charges related to a murder.
Further political and economic developments include former minister Branko Ružić announcing the formation of a new political party and seeking public support. The mayor of Vranje is also facing criminal charges for alleged misuse of 250,000 euros. The repercussions of Alta Bank's closure continue to unfold, with concerns now extending to over 300 retail stores, including Idea, Roda, and Mercator, which are linked to the Macura group, and the initiation of debt collection efforts.