Boris Tadic is the president of Serbia and elected leader of the Serbian Democratic Party. He advocates increased ties with the Western world, including entry into the European Union and balanced diplomatic relations with the United States and the Russian Federation.
2008 Election
Tadic won a second term during Serbia's 2008 presidential elections. In the final round of elections, he earned 51% of the popular vote, beating contender Tomislav Nikolic's 47%. Surveys indicated that over 67% of the Serbian electorate particiapted.BBC: Serbia election victory for Tadic (February 4, 2008)
Kosovo
When Kosovo declared its Kosovo Independence in 2007, Tadic stated that Serbia would never recognize Kosovo's sovereignty. He then urged the UN Security Council to reject Kosovo's declaration.Voice of America: President Boris Tadic Says Serbia Will Never Recognize An Independent Kosovo (January 17, 2008)
