A leading official from the Serbia Centre (SRCE) party, Duško Lopandić, has criticized President Aleksandar Vučić’s recent suggestion for candidate countries to pressure the European Union. Lopandić deemed the statement “absurd,” arguing such calls should not be made without prior consultation. He suggested Vučić’s proposal undermines Serbia’s negotiating position and disregards the complexities of the EU accession process. Lopandić emphasized the importance of a coordinated approach among candidate nations. His comments reflect growing dissent within the Serbian political landscape regarding the strategy for EU integration. The SRCE party represents an opposition voice to President Vučić’s policies. Lopandić’s statement signals potential friction in Serbia’s approach to engaging with the EU.