The Institution of the Prime Minister in the Republic of Serbia: Its Systemic Evolution and Constitutional Practice

The article examines the evolution of the political position of the head of government institution in the Serbian state. The analysis covers the different models of government that have developed in Serbia over the last 180 years. During the monarchical period, the prime minister’s position was a function of his relationship with the king and the political alignment in parliament. In turn, during the period of popular democracy and socialism, the prime minister’s position depended on the political alignment at the top of the communist elite. It is also an interesting exercise to analyse the evolution of the post-1990 position of the head of government, especially in the context of the new constitutional order and the rather turbulent changes on Serbia’s political scene.