Savo Manojlović Announces Candidacy for 2024 Belgrade Elections

Savo Manojlović, the leader of the 'Kreni promeni' (Start Changing) movement, has officially announced his candidacy for the 2024 Belgrade elections in Serbia. The announcement comes as several opposition parties, including the 'Biram borbu' (I Choose the Fight) coalition, have expressed their support for Manojlović's decision to participate in the upcoming elections.

Miroslav Aleksić, the leader of the National Movement of Serbia, which is part of the 'Biram borbu' coalition, welcomed Manojlović's decision. Aleksić stated that Manojlović's candidacy increases the chances for the opposition and citizens to fight for a 'different Belgrade', as well as other cities in Serbia like Niš and Novi Sad.

Manojlović, who serves as the program director of the opposition movement Get Going for Change, announced on April 24 that the movement will run independently in the Belgrade elections scheduled for June 2, 2024. He confirmed that he will be the movement's candidate for Belgrade mayor. The decision to run independently was made after most of the opposition parties rallied around the Serbia Against Violence coalition, making the idea of a boycott meaningless.

The movement will run under the ticket title 'I, too, am Belgrade – Get Going for Change – Savo Manojlović.' Manojlović also stated that the movement will reveal in the next couple of days whether they will run in local elections elsewhere. The Ecological Uprising has already expressed their support for Get Going for Change's decision to participate in the local polls in the capital.

Why this matters: The announcement of Savo Manojlović's candidacy for the 2024 Belgrade elections marks a significant development in Serbian politics. As the leader of the 'Kreni promeni' movement, Manojlović's decision to run independently could potentially reshape the political landscape and provide a new avenue for the opposition to challenge the current government.

With the support of several opposition parties and the Ecological Uprising, Manojlović's candidacy is anticipated to attract considerable attention in the lead-up to the elections. As the campaign unfolds, citizens of Belgrade and other major cities in Serbia will be closely watching to see how Manojlović's platform and vision for a 'different Belgrade' resonates with the electorate.

Key Takeaways

• Savo Manojlović, leader of 'Kreni promeni', announces 2024 Belgrade election bid.
• Several opposition parties, including 'Biram borbu', support Manojlović's decision to run.
• Manojlović's movement 'Get Going for Change' to run independently in Belgrade polls.
• Manojlović's candidacy seen as a potential challenge to the current government.
• Ecological Uprising expresses support for 'Get Going for Change' in local elections.