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Ivica Dačić
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Ивица Дачић
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Dačić in 2023
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| Minister of Internal Affairs | |
| Assumed office 2 May 2024 |
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| Prime Minister | Miloš Vučević |
| Preceded by | Bratislav Gašić |
| In office 7 July 2008 – 27 April 2014 |
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| Prime Minister | Mirko Cvetković Himself |
| Preceded by | Mirjana Orašanin (acting) |
| Succeeded by | Nebojša Stefanović |
| Deputy Prime Minister of Serbia | |
| Assumed office 26 October 2022 |
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| Prime Minister | Ana Brnabić Himself (acting) Miloš Vučević |
| Preceded by | Branko Ružić |
| In office 27 April 2014 – 22 October 2020 |
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| Prime Minister | Aleksandar Vučić Himself (acting) Ana Brnabić |
| Preceded by | Aleksandar Vučić |
| Succeeded by | Branko Ružić |
| In office 7 July 2008 – 27 July 2012 |
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| Prime Minister | Mirko Cvetković |
| Preceded by | Božidar Đelić |
| Succeeded by | Aleksandar Vučić |
| Prime Minister of Serbia | |
| Acting 6 February 2024 – 2 May 2024 |
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| President | Aleksandar Vučić |
| Preceded by | Ana Brnabić |
| Succeeded by | Miloš Vučević |
| Acting 31 May 2017 – 29 June 2017 |
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| President | Aleksandar Vučić |
| Preceded by | Aleksandar Vučić |
| Succeeded by | Ana Brnabić |
| In office 27 July 2012 – 27 April 2014 |
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| President | Tomislav Nikolić |
| Deputy | Aleksandar Vučić (first) Jovan Krkobabić Rasim Ljajić Suzana Grubješić |
| Preceded by | Mirko Cvetković |
| Succeeded by | Aleksandar Vučić |
| Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
| In office 26 October 2022 – 2 May 2024 |
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| Prime Minister | Ana Brnabić |
| Preceded by | Nikola Selaković |
| Succeeded by | Marko Đurić |
| In office 27 April 2014 – 22 October 2020 |
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| Prime Minister | Aleksandar Vučić Himself (acting) Ana Brnabić |
| Preceded by | Ivan Mrkić |
| Succeeded by | Ana Brnabić (acting) Nikola Selaković |
| President of the National Assembly of Serbia | |
| In office 22 October 2020 – 1 August 2022 |
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| Preceded by | Smilja Tišma (acting) Maja Gojković |
| Succeeded by | Vladeta Janković (acting) Vladimir Orlić |
| Minister of Information of Serbia | |
| In office 24 October 2000 – 25 January 2001 Served with Bogoljub Pejčić and Biserka Matić-Spasojević |
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| Prime Minister | Milomir Minić |
| Preceded by | Aleksandar Vučić |
| Succeeded by | Office abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 January 1966 Prizren, SR Serbia, SFR Yugoslavia |
| Political party | SPS |
| Spouse | Sanja Djaković Dačić |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | University of Belgrade |
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Ivica Dačić (born January 1, 1966) is a Serbian politician. He is currently the Deputy Prime Minister and the Minister of Internal Affairs. He has been the leader of the Socialist Party of Serbia (SPS) since 2006.
Dačić finished university in 1989 and joined the SPS in 1991. He quickly became important in the party. He was a spokesperson for the party from 1992 to 2000. After Slobodan Milošević was no longer in power, Dačić served as the Minister of Information from 2000 to 2001.
In 2006, he became the leader of the SPS. He worked to change the party and make it more modern. In 2008, the SPS joined a government with the Democratic Party. Dačić became the first Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Internal Affairs. During this time, Serbia was recognized as a country that could join the European Union.
After the 2012 election, the SPS formed a new government with the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS). Dačić became the Prime Minister. His government worked to start official talks for Serbia to join the European Union. He also signed an agreement to improve relations between Serbia and Kosovo.
From 2014 to 2020, he was again the first Deputy Prime Minister and also the Minister of Foreign Affairs. In 2020, he was elected President of the National Assembly of Serbia. He held this role until 2022.
Early Life and Education
Ivica Dačić was born on January 1, 1966, in Prizren. At that time, Prizren was part of Yugoslavia. He grew up in Žitorađa with his Serbian family. His father, Desimir, was a police officer, and his mother, Jelisaveta, was a homemaker.
When he was six months old, his family moved to Žitorađa. He has one sister, Emica. When he was five, a newspaper article called him an "Encyclopaedia in shorts." This was because he had taught himself to read and write. He also knew many mountains, rivers, capitals, and football players.
His childhood nickname was Bucko. His classmates said he was very smart and often surprised his teachers. He played handball and football. He won a national history contest called "Tito, revolucija, mir." His family was not wealthy. His parents picked mushrooms and dog roses to help pay for his and his sister's schooling.
He went to high school in Niš and got the highest grades. In 1989, he graduated from the University of Belgrade's Faculty of Political Sciences. He studied journalism and was the top student in his class. His sister Emica has degrees in pedagogy and drama. In 1990, he became the first president of the Young Socialists of Belgrade.
Starting His Political Journey
In the early 1990s, Ivica Dačić worked as an editor for a newspaper of the Socialist Party of Serbia (SPS). He joined the SPS in 1991. He quickly became important in the party. He was in charge of information and propaganda for the SPS during elections in 1992 and 1993.
He also served as a minister in the first assembly of Yugoslavia. From 1992 to 2000, he was the spokesperson for the SPS for eight years. In 1996, he was a minister in the Citizens' Council of the Assembly of Yugoslavia. He also led the Committee on Public Information.
After the fall of Slobodan Milošević in October 2000, Dačić became the co-minister of Information. He served in this role from October 2000 to January 2001. He worked to modernize the SPS party. He brought in younger, more moderate people while keeping some older members.
From 2000 to 2003, Dačić was the Vice President of the SPS. He was also a federal deputy in the parliament from 1992 to 2004. In 2003, he became the President of the Main Board of the SPS. He also led the SPS group in parliament.
In the 2004 Serbian presidential election, he ran as the party's candidate. He finished fifth in the election.
Becoming a Party Leader
On December 4, 2006, Ivica Dačić was elected President of the Socialist Party. He won against another candidate, Milorad Vučelić. In 2007, he was the President of the Committee on Security in the Parliament.
On July 7, 2008, Dačić was appointed the first Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Police. He also became a member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE). In 2008, the Socialists returned to power. They partnered with the Democrats, led by Boris Tadić. Dačić supported Serbia's goal to join the European Union.
Leading the Government
The Socialist Party formed a group with other parties for the 2012 election. In the 2012 parliamentary election, this group came in third place. The Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) won the election.
After weeks of talks, the Socialist Party decided to work with the SNS. The SNS leader, Tomislav Nikolić, offered Dačić the job of Prime Minister. On June 28, 2012, Dačić was asked to form a new government. He officially became Prime Minister on July 27. He said that the party had "risen from the ashes" and learned from past mistakes.
His government included the SPS and SNS, along with smaller parties. Dačić had worked to change the Socialist Party since becoming its leader. He announced that Serbia would work towards joining the European Union. He also said that fixing the economy was a top priority.
Working with Other Countries
Dačić has stated that Serbia will work with all countries. He wants to promote safety, stability, and good relationships in the Western Balkans. He also wants to build bridges of friendship.
Serbia and the European Union
Serbia gained the status of a candidate country for the EU under the previous government. Dačić said his new government would continue these talks. He emphasized that matching Serbia's laws with European laws is important. This helps attract investments and create jobs.
Relations with Kosovo
In 2008, Kosovo declared its independence. Serbia did not agree with this. In 2011, there were tensions in North Kosovo. Dačić said this was an attack on Serbia.
However, Dačić's views changed over time. In February 2013, he met with Hashim Thaçi, the Prime Minister of Kosovo. They had important talks in Brussels. On April 19, 2013, Dačić's government took steps to improve relations between Kosovo and Serbia. In March 2013, Dačić said that Serbia needed to define its "real borders."
Economy
When he became Prime Minister, Dačić faced challenges with Serbia's economy. He said that reducing unemployment and helping the economy recover were the government's main goals. He planned to create an "economic recovery council."
Connection to Slobodan Milošević
Because he was a well-known spokesperson for Slobodan Milošević, some people called him "Little Sloba." Dačić has said that the Socialist Party made mistakes when Milošević was in charge. However, he still respected Milošević. He has stated that he cannot change the past, but he can work to change Serbia's future.
Nenad Sebek, a director of a think-tank, said that Dačić is a very smart politician. He also said that Dačić helped bring the Socialists back into the main political scene in Serbia.
Personal Life
Ivica Dačić is married to Sanja Djaković Dačić. They have two children, a son named Luka and a daughter named Andrea.
Dačić was a licensed amateur radio operator. He was also the former President of the KK Partizan Sport Association of Serbia. He was the Vice-President of the Olympic Committee of FR Yugoslavia. In 2007, he became the President of RK Partizan. His father, Desimir, passed away in 2018.
Awards and Recognition
- In 2009, he received the "Najevropljanin" (Best European) award for his work on Serbia's European integration.
- In 2011, he received the "Bambini" award for his work on European integration from a German association.
- In 2011, the Sports Association of Serbia recognized Dačić and Novak Djokovic for their contributions to Sport in Serbia.
- On April 28, 2012, he received the "Golden Sign of the Police of Republika Srpska." This was for cooperation between the Serbian Police and Republika Srpska Police.
- He also received the Order of the Republika Srpska.
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Ivica Dačić's signature
