Opposition bloc has 2 possible candidates for Belgrade mayor

The opposition bloc made up of the DS and the Movement of Free Citizens (PSG) is currently considering two candidates for mayor of Belgrade, Blic writes.

Izvor: Blic

Friday, 21.07.2017.

11:12

Opposition bloc has 2 possible candidates for Belgrade mayor
Rodoljub Sabic (Tanjug, file)

Opposition bloc has 2 possible candidates for Belgrade mayor

According to the newspaper, PSG leader Sasa Jankovic is in favor of Sabic, while the Democrats (DS) prefer Malinovic.

Blic also said it learned that Jankovic's idea is unlikely to be accepted by the Democrats.

"The DS must have its candidate this time. We supported Jankovic 2008, when he was a candidate for citizens' ombudsman, we did it again in 2012, and several months ago we stood behind him as a presidential candidate. It's only right that he reciprocates our support," a source said.

The same unnamed source is further quoted as saying that Malinovic is "the ideal candidate" to become mayor of Belgrade - as he has had "an extraordinary military career" and also enjoys "great recognizability." In addition, Malinovic supported Jankovic during the presidential campaign - "so much so that he was seen as Jankovic's man, although he is a DS member."

"But, the problem is that Jankovic wants Sabic as the candidate," said the source, assessing also that former Serbian President Boris Tadic's party, the opposition SDS, "has no special desires" and would back any joint candidate.

Malinovic, meanwhile, told Blic that he "never discussed the Belgrade city election with anyone, Jankovic included."

"If the party and the movement agree, it is natural that I expect Jankovic's backing. However, this depends on me the least. If they decide, if they are serious about doing something, I'm here. I certainly won't be anyone's figurehead," said he.

Jankovic also spoke for Blic to say he would not "speculate with the names and careers of serious people" - and that "the pages of newspapers" are not the right place to reach an agreement on a mayoral candidate.

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