Ana Brnabić, a candidate from the “Aleksandar Vučić – United Serbia” list, has criticized the new Serbian government, led by the Students’ List, for allegedly disregarding democratic practices in parliamentary consultations. Speaking after consultations in the National Assembly, Brnabić claimed that the Students’ List did not engage with opposition parties, including her own, regarding the leadership of parliamentary committees. She stated that this marks a departure from previous practices where the opposition was consulted on such matters.

Brnabić, who previously served as the President of the National Assembly, emphasized that during her tenure, she adhered to democratic norms by consulting opposition parties on the allocation of vice-presidential roles and committee leadership. She asserted that this practice was in line with the best parliamentary and democratic traditions in Serbia and Europe. However, she noted that this tradition has ended with the new government, which she accused of not valuing input from opposition parties.

According to Brnabić, the Students’ List informed her party that they would announce on Monday how many vice-presidential positions would be allocated to the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) in the new Assembly, without seeking their input. She expressed concern that this approach violates the Serbian Constitution, laws, and parliamentary rules, and discriminates against national deputies by not considering their qualifications for committee roles.

Brnabić described the Students’ List’s approach as unprecedented in Serbian and European parliamentary history, labeling it a “revolutionary justice or revolutionary terror.” She argued that this shift undermines the democratic parliamentary principles previously upheld in Serbia.

The Students’ List, which emerged victorious in the October 2026 elections, has not publicly responded to Brnabić’s allegations. The elections marked a significant political shift, ending the 14-year rule of the SNS. The new government is expected to bring reforms, but Brnabić’s comments highlight potential tensions in the political landscape as the new administration takes shape.

The upcoming constitutive session of the National Assembly is scheduled for November 17, where the confirmation of deputy mandates, election of the Assembly president and vice-presidents, and appointment of committee members will take place. This session is a crucial step in the formation of the new government and could set the tone for future interactions between the ruling coalition and the opposition.