The Two-Faced Policy of the Chief Boss The Serbian government is accused of a duplicitous policy, publicly considering legal reforms while privately ensuring the judiciary becomes a ‘safe house’ through the influence of the BIA. This two-faced approach has drawn criticism from EU ambassadors, leading to discussions about suspending growth funds due to a lack of rule of law. The analysis suggests a structured division of labor in creating a propagandistic architecture, projecting an image of a moderate leader externally while maintaining a network of radical voices and actions internally.

• The government is allegedly manipulating judicial appointments through the BIA, ensuring certain candidates are favored to keep sensitive cases dormant.
• EU ambassadors have debated suspending funds from the Growth Plan if judicial laws remain unchanged, citing a lack of democratic system and rule of law in Serbia.
• The European People’s Party (EPP) is set to discuss the future status of Serbia’s ruling SNS party, with a potential decision on expulsion by June.
• A German MEP described the Serbian president’s policy as having two faces: one promising EU integration and reforms, and another practicing domestic repression and fostering anti-European sentiment.
• The article claims a structured division of labor in state propaganda, creating an image of a moderate leader externally while controlling public opinion through manufactured crises and heroization of the leader.
• There has been a significant increase in attacks by government officials on non-controlled media, coupled with a media takeover strategy ahead of elections.
• The BIA is reportedly involved in pressuring prosecutors to vote for specific candidates and is expected to have additional tasks related to media control.