Studentska lista names BIA and police chiefs in Oct. 29 removal demands
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What happened
Studentska lista on October 29 published demands targeting specific Serbian security and media-regulatory officials for resignation or dismissal, including the heads of BIA and several MUP units. The demand created a concrete personnel agenda that could be taken up after the new parliament is constituted.
Why it matters
The development puts named security institutions and officeholders into an open post-election dispute over control, oversight, and appointments. If the incoming majority moves the issue into parliament or executive staffing, Serbia could face an early institutional contest over who controls coercive bodies and the timing of any personnel changes.
On October 29, Studentska lista publicly demanded the resignation or removal of named security-sector officials, including BIA director Vladimir Orlić, police director Dragan Vasiljević, Criminal Police chief Marko Kričko, Gendarmerie commander Radosav Rebac, and SAJ commander Igor Žmirić. The move converted generalized distrust of the security apparatus into a personnel list tied to identifiable institutions. The next stress point is whether an incoming parliamentary majority, once the assembly is constituted, tries to translate those demands into committee pressure, hearings, or executive replacement steps.
Watch for
National Assembly of Serbia publication of the first post-constitution agenda including Committee on Defence and Internal Affairs membership or hearing dates by 2026-11-12 Studentska lista parliamentary caucus filing a formal initiative naming BIA or MUP officials for hearings or dismissal after the assembly is seated Serbia's Ministry of Interior public statement by Ivica Dačić or Director Dragan Vasiljević on command continuity or leadership changes by 2026-11-12 BIA public acknowledgement, denial, or legal rebuttal concerning Vladimir Orlić's status or mandate by 2026-11-12
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