Normalization of Fascism Miša Vacić, leader of the Serbian Right, used a fascist salute at an extreme-right conference in Rome, claiming it predates fascism. Despite international reporting and Serbia’s ban on fascist symbols, there has been no reaction from Serbian authorities. This silence, coupled with the government’s alleged creation of space for extremist groups, raises concerns about the unchecked rise of fascism.

• Miša Vacić, leader of the Serbian Right, used a fascist salute at an extreme-right conference in Rome.
• Vacić claimed the salute is 2,500 years older than fascism, similar to how the swastika predates its association with Nazism.
• Serbian authorities have not reacted to Vacić’s actions, despite the country’s ban on fascist symbols.
• The article suggests the government may intentionally create space for extremist groups for control, but questions the long-term consequences.
• The lack of reaction is seen as a normalization of hate speech and violence, following earlier instances of targeting ‘undesirable’ citizens.