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"Serbia - Independent Despite Herself" |
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Written by Axis Information & Analysis
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Thursday, 25 May 2006 11:00 |
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"Serbia - Independent Despite Herself" "Crown prince Aleksandar urges Serbia to restore the monarchy. Prince Aleksandar is the heir of the famous Karadjordjevic dynasty, which ruled the Serbian kingdom alternately with the rival Obrenovic dynasty. Foreign Minister Vuk Draskovic supports the idea: “A constitutional parliamentary monarchy would be a sound foundation for Serbia to build on”. According to the opinion polls, about one-third of the public supports the restoration of the monarchy. The rest stated that they would not object if it brought stability. The Western-educated and democrat Crown prince is a very popular figure amongst ordinary Serbs. Prince Aleksandar stated that “a Kingdom of Serbia will provide the fastest way forward to the European Union, it will encourage work on attracting investments, stimulating economic growth”..."
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