Aleksandar Vučić

Minister of Information

Vučić served as Minister of Information in the Milošević government during the Kosovo War. This position gave him political experience but also association with the controversial regime.

Co-founded Serbian Progressive Party

He broke from the nationalist Radical Party to form the SNS with a pro-European platform. This strategic pivot repositioned him as a mainstream political figure.

Became First Deputy PM

Vučić's SNS won elections and he became First Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister. His party's rise to dominance began accumulating political and financial power.

Elected Prime Minister

Vučić became Prime Minister with a landslide victory, consolidating control over Serbian politics. His influence over media and state institutions grew significantly.

Won Presidential Election

He was elected president with 55% of the vote, further cementing his dominance. Vučić became the undisputed leader of Serbia with increasing international recognition.

Mass Protests Over Authoritarianism

Large protests erupted against Vučić's increasingly authoritarian rule and media control. Despite domestic unrest, he maintained power and continued to be a key Balkans figure.

Re-elected President

Vučić won re-election amid allegations of media manipulation and electoral irregularities. His continued dominance solidified his status as one of Europe's most powerful politicians.

Balkans' Most Powerful Leader

Vučić remains Serbia's president and the dominant political force in the Balkans. He is well-known regionally and recognized internationally as a key figure in European geopolitics, though his authoritarian tendencies limit broader appeal.