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Đuro Macut

Đuro Macut (Serbian: Ђуро Мацут; born 22 November 1963) is a Serbian endocrinologist and academic, serving as the prime minister of Serbia since 2025. Born in Belgrade, Macut graduated from the Faculty of Medicine in 1989, later obtaining a doctorate from the institution. He first worked as an endocrinologist and researcher, and later became a professor of internal medicine and endocrinology at the Faculty of Medicine in 2013. Although not a member of any political party, Macut became one of the founding members of the President Aleksandar Vučić-led populist People's Movement for the State in 2025.

Early life and career

Đuro Macut was born on 22 November 1963 in Belgrade, SR Serbia, SFR Yugoslavia.[1][2] He graduated from the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Belgrade in 1989, later obtaining a master's degree in 1995 and a doctorate in 1999.[2] After graduating, Macut became an endocrinologist and researcher, working in areas related to metabolism, neuroendocrine tumours, and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). He later became a professor of internal medicine and endocrinology at the Faculty of Medicine in 2013 and the director of the Clinic for Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolic Diseases at the University Clinical Centre of Serbia.[1][2] He is also a visiting professor at the University of Athens and the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Skopje.[2]

Macut has been an active member of the European Society of Endocrinology (ESE) since 2016, serving in various committees. He has chaired multiple committees within the ESE and contributed to the ESE Special Interest Group for PCOS. From 2016 to 2020, he served as the representative of the ESE Council of Affiliated Societies at the ESE Executive Committee in an ex officio capacity. In 2020, he was elected as a full member of the ESE Executive Committee and ESE Treasurer.[3]

Macut voiced support for the Serbian Progressive Party in the 2023 Serbian parliamentary election.[4] Despite this, he is not a member of any political party.[5] He was featured as a speaker at the People's Movement for the State (NPZD) rally in Jagodina in January 2025.[6] Later in March, he became one of the founders of the movement.[7] Macut voiced opposition to the student-led anti-corruption protests in Serbia that have been organised since 2024.[8]

Prime Minister of Serbia

Following the resignation of Miloš Vučević as prime minister of Serbia, negotiations were held for the formation of the new government of Serbia.[9][10] Aleksandar Vučić, the president of Serbia, nominated Macut as the mandate holder for the prime minister of Serbia to the National Assembly of Serbia on 6 April 2025.[11] He is the third independent politician to be nominated for the position, after Mirko Cvetković and Ana Brnabić.[12] The composition of his cabinet was announced on 14 April; his deputies are Siniša Mali, Ivica Dačić, and Adrijana Mesarović.[13] His government is also composed of several independents affiliated with NPZD.[14] Ana Brnabić, the president of the National Assembly of Serbia, called a session for 15 April, to elect the new government.[13] During the session, Macut presented his exposé.[15] Macut's cabinet was elected on 16 April, with 153 votes in favour.[16]

Political scientist Dušan Spasojević and analyst Cvijetin Milivojević argued that Macut would lack autonomy as prime minister on decision-making.[17] Dejan Bursać, an associate at the Institute for Philosophy and Social Theory of the University of Belgrade, also argued that despite the inclusion of several academics in Macut's cabinet, the government would still be headed by SNS due to them retaining positions on key ministries.[18] Reuters reported that despite his ceremonial role, Vučić would have a significant influence in the government.[19]

Personal life

Macut is married and has one child.[20] He was awarded the Order of Karađorđe Star in 2024.[21]

References

  1. ^ a b "Đuro Macut, mandatar za sastav nove Vlade Srbije: Endokrinolog, akademik, kliničar i predavač u "Ćacilendu"" [Đuro Macut, the mandate holder for the formation of a new government of Serbia: endocrinologist, academic, clinician and educator at "Ćacilend"]. N1 (in Serbian). 6 April 2025. Retrieved 6 April 2025.
  2. ^ a b c d "Đuro Macut". Istinomer (in Serbian). Retrieved 6 April 2025.
  3. ^ "Djuro Macut". European Society of Endocrinology. Retrieved 11 April 2025.
  4. ^ "Ovo je spisak ljudi koji su podržali listu "Aleksandar Vučić – Srbija ne sme da stane": Među njima Dragan Stojković Piksi, Nikola Jokić, Nikola Pejaković…" [This is a list of people who supported the list "Aleksandar Vučić – Serbia Must Not Stop": Among them are Dragan Stojković Piksi, Nikola Jokić, Nikola Pejaković...]. Danas (in Serbian). 8 December 2023. Retrieved 6 April 2025.
  5. ^ "Ljekar Đuro Macut mandatar za sastav vlade Srbije, opozicija skeptična" [Doctor Đuro Macut is the mandate holder for the composition of the Serbian government, the opposition is sceptical]. Al Jazeera Balkans (in Bosnian). 7 April 2025. Retrieved 7 April 2025.
  6. ^ "Predsednik Srbije u Jagodini: Novi pokret za budućnost države i protiv povratka u prošlost" [The President of Serbia in Jagodina: A new movement for the future of the country and against a return to the past]. Novinska agencija Beta (in Serbian). 24 January 2025. Retrieved 6 April 2025.
  7. ^ Lazarević, Andrija (25 March 2025). "Od ukupno 11 osnivača Vučićevog pokreta, sporno ih je makar šest: Jedan od njih je za dlaku izbegao zatvor" [Out of a total of 11 founders of Vučić's movement, at least six of them are disputed: One of them narrowly escaped prison]. NOVA portal (in Serbian). Retrieved 6 April 2025.
  8. ^ "Profesor Macut: Politika ne treba da bude deo univerziteta, nadam se povratku nastavi" [Professor Macut: Politics should not be part of the university, I hope for a return to teaching]. Tanjug (in Serbian). 10 March 2025. Retrieved 6 April 2025.
  9. ^ "Vučić za 2. april najavio konsultacije o novoj vladi, deo opozicije odbio poziv" [Vučić announced consultations on the new government for 2 April, part of the opposition rejected the invitation]. Radio Free Europe (in Serbian). 31 March 2025. Retrieved 6 April 2025.
  10. ^ "Mandatar za sastav Vlade Srbije doktor endokrinolog Đuro Macut" [Mandat holder for the composition of the government of Serbia, doctor endocrinologist Đuro Macut]. Radio Free Europe (in Serbian). 6 April 2025. Retrieved 6 April 2025.
  11. ^ "Đuro Macut predložen za mandatara nove vlade" [Đuro Macut proposed as the new mandate holder for the formation of a new government]. N1 (in Serbian). 6 April 2025. Retrieved 6 April 2025.
  12. ^ Gočanin, Sonja (7 April 2025). "Đuro Macut nije prvi ekspert kandidat za premijera Srbije. Kakva su iskustva?" [Đuro Macut is not the first expert candidate for Prime Minister of Serbia. What are the past experiences?]. Radio Free Europe (in Serbian). Retrieved 7 April 2025.
  13. ^ a b "Predlog nove vlade Srbije stigao u Skupštinu: Ko su novi ministri" [The proposal of the new government of Serbia reached the Parliament: Who are the new ministers?]. N1 (in Serbian). 14 April 2025. Retrieved 14 April 2025.
  14. ^ "Vlada nije rekonstruisana u konstruktivnom smislu: Među ministrima i potpisnici Vučićevog pokreta" [The government was not reconstructed in a constructive sense: Among the ministers and signatories of Vučić's movement]. N1 (in Serbian). 14 April 2025. Retrieved 15 April 2025.
  15. ^ "Macut predstavlja ekspoze: Srbija je umorna od podela, ovo stanje mora da se prekine" [Macut presents his exposé: Serbia is tired of division, this situation must end]. NIN (in Serbian). 15 April 2025. Retrieved 15 April 2025.
  16. ^ "Izabrana nova Vlada Srbije: Đuro Macut premijer" [New Government of Serbia elected: Đuro Matsut as Prime Minister]. NOVA portal (in Serbian). 16 April 2025. Retrieved 16 April 2025.
  17. ^ Šljukić, Mihaela (13 April 2025). "Da li ćemo imati "većinski ekspertsku vladu" ili "vladu Aleksandra Vučića"?" [Will we have a "majority expert government" or "Aleksandar Vučić's government"?]. Istinomer (in Serbian). Retrieved 15 April 2025.
  18. ^ "Bursać: To će biti SNS vlada, sve Vučićeve vlade su transakcione i ne razmišljaju o vrednostima" [Bursać: It will be a SNS government, all Vučić's governments are transactional and do not think about values]. N1 (in Serbian). 14 April 2025. Retrieved 15 April 2025.
  19. ^ "Serbia's parliament appoints Djuro Macut as Prime Minister". Reuters. 16 April 2025. Retrieved 16 April 2025.
  20. ^ "Mandatar za sastav nove vlade je profesor dr Đuro Macut" [The mandate holder for the composition of the new government is professor Dr. Đuro Macut]. Danas (in Serbian). 6 April 2025. Retrieved 6 April 2025.
  21. ^ "Dodeljena odlikovanja povodom Dana državnosti" [Awarded honors on the occasion of the National Day]. Radio Television of Serbia (in Serbian). 15 February 2024. Retrieved 6 April 2025.
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