Croatian media have dubbed him "the Serbian Peter Magyar." Vladan Djokic, a Serbian opposition politician, has been compared to the Hungarian opposition leader who defeated Orban in the April 12 elections. The message is direct: if it worked in Budapest, it can work in Belgrade.

Croatia's "Jutarnji list" published an analysis with a headline that leaves no room for ambiguity: "End of the search for a leader: Is Vladan Djokic the man who will topple Vucic?" By Balkan standards, this isn't journalism - it's a message.

The comparison to Magyar isn't random. After his victory, some European opposition movements see Hungary as a model - proof that long-serving leaders can fall if the right candidate emerges. Does that apply to Serbia too? Croatian analysts apparently think so.

On the other side, the accusations are a mirror of tensions: the Serbian side claims Croatia and its intelligence services have supported opposition movements since the street protests began, sheltered individuals accused of terrorism, and organized events featuring prominent anti-Serbian figures.

Same Balkans, new names, old games. When your neighbor tells you who your leader should be - is that democratic solidarity or geopolitical meddling? In the Balkans, the answer depends entirely on who's asking and who's being asked.