Stefan Simić: Belgrade was brought to the brink of endurance

He added that PSG wants to "recover" Beograd, because he was "brought to the brink of endurance".

"We have asserted ourselves as a political force. We are no longer seen as a 'circle of two' party, but as an organization that is present in all 17 Belgrade municipalities. We have shown that we have the knowledge, energy and people to be a 'circle of 17' party, because we believe that a citizen in Sopot must have the same rights as a citizen in Terazije," claims Simić.

He added that the Movement is expanding every day and gathers expert people from different fields, which, he says, is proof that citizens recognize that changes are possible and close at hand.

"Our path is clear - the terrain and talking to people. No complications and empty stories. Trust is built face to face. We visited all municipalities, listened to problems and have already shown that pressure and work produce results," said Simić.

Pointing to the situation in local governments, Simić assessed that Belgrade's municipalities are meaningless and reduced to a mere form.

"European periphery"

The president of the Movement of Free Citizens, Pavle Grbović, assessed that the current government has reduced Belgrade far below its potential.

"The regime has reduced Belgrade to the level of a primitive European periphery, instead of being what it is — a European metropolis and a regional gathering center for ambitious people who want to improve the life of the community," Grbović said.

He pointed out that Belgrade is not only the government, but above all the people and the heritage that binds them: "Belgrade is made up of free citizens ready to fight for that freedom. This city must take a leading role in the fight for freedom and once again become a place where people want to stay and build their future," Grbović emphasized.

He added that the formation of a strong Belgrade board of PSG is proof of the readiness to conduct this fight seriously and consistently: "Belgrade is led today by people who behave as if history begins with them and who do not care what kind of city they will leave behind. That is why it is important that those who plan to stay here and who care about what Belgrade will look like tomorrow take responsibility." Grbović concluded.

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