Dačić and Milošević’s nephew sing nationalist songs at SPS celebration

The Socialist Party of Serbia (SPS) marked the 35th anniversary of its founding on December 27, 2025, at the “Zlatibor” Hotel in Zlatibor, Serbia, in an event that—alongside the participation of the party’s senior leadership—featured pronounced elements of nationalist rhetoric.

The celebration was attended by SPS President Ivica Dačić, the President of the party’s Executive Board Vladan Zagradjanin, as well as Marko Milošević—the nephew of former Serbian President Slobodan Milošević.

Unuk Slobodana Miloševića i Ivica Dačić pevaju pesmu odgovornom za genocid, ratne zločine, etnička čišćenja, politička ubistva, krađe izbora… Decembar 2025. na Zlatiboru. O trošku svih nas. pic.twitter.com/K4jdhBJukN

— Kosta Konstantinović 🇪🇺🇺🇦🇬🇪 (@KostaKonstan) December 27, 2025

Marko Milošević is known to maintain close ties with Dačić, a relationship that has previously been documented in media reports and on social networks.

A video from the event has circulated online showing Dačić and Marko Milošević singing the Serbian nationalist song “Ko to kaže Srbija je mala” (“Who Says Serbia Is Small”), accompanied by applause from those present.

The song is widely associated with the 1990s and the period of Slobodan Milošević’s rule, when Serbian nationalism formed a central part of political discourse during the wars in the former Yugoslavia.

The lyrics contain historical references and messages that glorify Serbia’s wars—elements that analysts view as symbolic of a return to old nationalist narratives.

Given its historical context, the song is considered to be directly provocative toward neighboring countries, including Kosovo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the wider region.

Excerpt from the song lyrics (transcribed):

Serbian:
Slobodane, Slobodane… Ko to kaže, ko to laže, Srbija je mala,
Nije mala, nije mala, triput ratovala.
Dvanaeste, dvanaeste, Turke isterala,
Trinaeste, trinaeste, pred Bugare stala.
Četrnaeste, četrnaeste, Austriju slomila,
Za slobodu, za slobodu, krv je prolila.

(AI transcription)

English:
Slobodan, Slobodan… Who says it, who lies that Serbia is small?
It is not small, it is not small—it has fought three wars.
In twelve, it expelled the Turks;
In thirteen, it stood against the Bulgarians;
In fourteen, it crushed Austria.
For freedom, for freedom, it shed its blood.

(AI transcription)

The appearance of Marko Milošević at an official SPS event and his involvement in such symbolic activities reinforces the perception of political and ideological continuity between the party and the legacy of Slobodan Milošević.

Founded by Milošević, the SPS remains a key partner in Serbia’s governing coalition today, alongside the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) led by President Aleksandar Vučić, who served as Minister of Information (propaganda) during the 1990s regime.

In addition to serving as SPS leader, Ivica Dačić currently holds the position of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior of Serbia, according to official government data.

Experts warn that such episodes—even when presented as part of party celebrations—may be interpreted as political signals that fuel nationalist pride and resistance toward what are often described as “external enemies.”

At the same time, the use of symbolism from the 1990s may heighten regional concerns about a revival of destabilizing rhetoric from the past.

Although only a limited number of videos and images from open sources have been identified so far, the event has drawn public and analytical attention, reopening the debate over the ideological direction of the SPS and its role within Serbia’s current governing structure. /TheGeoPost.