We do not agree to blackmail from the Bosniak Party (BS), if there is no will for further cooperation, they should look for partners in the Democratic Front, the European Alliance Bijelo Polje announced today.
"Regarding the newly emerging political situation in Bijelo Polje, caused by the announcement by the Bosniak Party that it will review relations with its previous coalition partners in the last year of its mandate, the European Union considers it an obligation to clearly and unambiguously address this fact," the statement from the political movement, which consists of the SDP, SD and LP, states.
According to them, the European Union does not agree to any blackmail by the BS, does not accept changes to the current coalition agreement on the basis of which power is exercised in the municipality without general consensus, nor will it participate in any personnel combinatorics and political trade.
"If the existing agreement is unacceptable for the Bosniak Party, they are free to look for new coalition partners in the former Democratic Front and other opposition parties. The reason why we have not publicly announced ourselves so far is the fact that we have been waiting for the announced Platform to be officially submitted to us, to which we, as a serious and responsible political group, would give a clear answer. Since this has not happened, and since we have been informed in the meantime that certain talks have been held between certain parties, we consider it important to clearly state that such talks do not interest us, nor do they oblige us. We would also like to remind you that without the European Union, there is no local government in this convocation," the statement of the European Union Bijelo Polje states.
They added that they are committed to the stability of Bijelo Polje and the interests of citizens, but not to the interests of individuals and political structures that try to present personal and party ambitions as concern for the development of the city.
"We do not agree to political acting and false concern for the future of the municipality, when it is clear to everyone that the essence of this behavior is an attempt to secure more seats through classic blackmail in preparation for the upcoming elections," they said.
They add that, if there is a sincere will to continue the joint exercise of power based on existing principles and agreements, as in all previous years, they are ready to cooperate.
"If there is no such will, we wish them luck in their search for new partners, with the belief that the citizens, and especially the Bosniak people they are supposed to represent, will give their verdict in the next elections. Therefore, we expect a serious, not an ultimatum, approach, which implies the presence of all councilors at the next scheduled session of the Municipal Assembly and a vote for the largest budget in the history of Bijelo Polje, worth over 30 million euros. Development projects and citizens' interests must not be held hostage to political trade or attempts to wash political conscience due to a coalition government with supporters of retrograde ideologies," the statement states.
They also added that they will not negotiate with anyone about the seats.
"Our only interest is the stability of the municipality, the development of Bijelo Polje, and a dignified attitude towards citizens who expect responsibility from local authorities, not political blackmail," the statement from the European Union of Bijelo Polje concludes.
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