Journalist Ivan Protić of the Beta news agency has strongly criticized Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić’s decision to call for snap parliamentary elections. Protić characterized the move as a summation of Vučić’s falsehoods and a deflection of topics over the past twelve years. He believes the call for elections is a tactic to avoid accountability for issues accumulated during his time in office. The journalist suggests the President is attempting to shift public focus away from difficult questions. Protić’s assessment frames the elections not as a genuine democratic process, but as a strategic maneuver by Vučić. This criticism highlights growing concerns over the political climate in Serbia and the fairness of upcoming elections.