SVM to Maintain Coalition with SNS to Serve Hungarian Community Interests
Balint Pastor reaffirms commitment to coalition while addressing minority rights and government formation in Serbia.
Balint Pastor, the President of the Alliance of Vojvodina Hungarians (SVM), announced that the party will continue its coalition with the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS).
He emphasized that this partnership aims to serve the interests of the state and, most importantly, the Hungarian community in Vojvodina.
Pastor made these remarks during an interview with Subotica Hungarian Radio.
Pastor described SVM as unique compared to other political parties and expressed a desire for continued participation in the Serbian government at the level of state secretaries.
He clarified that SVM will not join the Movement for the People and the State, a political initiative launched by Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić, citing a desire to maintain the party’s independence.
He noted that the collaboration between SVM and SNS has yielded substantial benefits for the Hungarian community in Vojvodina and for Serbs in Hungary.
He assessed the current political climate in Serbia, stating that the country is 'closer to forming a new government than to calling for elections,' and he anticipates a parliamentary session to be convened next week to discuss the formation of a new cabinet.
Pastor also addressed ongoing disruptions in education, highlighting that a vocal minority has impeded the continuation of classes for both primary and higher education for the past five months.
He criticized these groups for lacking vision and plans, asserting that ongoing unrest is not in the interest of the state, nor does it support the functionality of institutions.
He reiterated SVM's commitment to remaining in coalition with what he termed the 'only relevant and legitimate political force' in Serbia, the SNS.
Additionally, Pastor commented on the absence of Hungarian signage along the Novi Sad–Subotica railway line, indicating that minority rights in the Balkans are often not taken for granted, regardless of constitutional provisions.
He pointed out that this issue is not exclusive to Serbia, referencing the insufficient presence of Cyrillic script in communities with significant Serbian populations in neighboring countries such as Croatia, Slovakia, and Romania.
He stated that the rights of a national community are proportionate to the persistent efforts of its representatives to advocate for them within the government and parliament.
He emphasized that this partnership aims to serve the interests of the state and, most importantly, the Hungarian community in Vojvodina.
Pastor made these remarks during an interview with Subotica Hungarian Radio.
Pastor described SVM as unique compared to other political parties and expressed a desire for continued participation in the Serbian government at the level of state secretaries.
He clarified that SVM will not join the Movement for the People and the State, a political initiative launched by Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić, citing a desire to maintain the party’s independence.
He noted that the collaboration between SVM and SNS has yielded substantial benefits for the Hungarian community in Vojvodina and for Serbs in Hungary.
He assessed the current political climate in Serbia, stating that the country is 'closer to forming a new government than to calling for elections,' and he anticipates a parliamentary session to be convened next week to discuss the formation of a new cabinet.
Pastor also addressed ongoing disruptions in education, highlighting that a vocal minority has impeded the continuation of classes for both primary and higher education for the past five months.
He criticized these groups for lacking vision and plans, asserting that ongoing unrest is not in the interest of the state, nor does it support the functionality of institutions.
He reiterated SVM's commitment to remaining in coalition with what he termed the 'only relevant and legitimate political force' in Serbia, the SNS.
Additionally, Pastor commented on the absence of Hungarian signage along the Novi Sad–Subotica railway line, indicating that minority rights in the Balkans are often not taken for granted, regardless of constitutional provisions.
He pointed out that this issue is not exclusive to Serbia, referencing the insufficient presence of Cyrillic script in communities with significant Serbian populations in neighboring countries such as Croatia, Slovakia, and Romania.
He stated that the rights of a national community are proportionate to the persistent efforts of its representatives to advocate for them within the government and parliament.
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