Boris Tadić is a Serbian politician who served as the third President of Serbia from 2004 to 2012. He graduated from the Faculty of Philosophy at the University of Belgrade, specialising in Social Psychology. Tadić began his career as a military clinical psychologist and later became a lecturer at the First Belgrade Gymnasium and the Faculty of Drama at the University of Belgrade.
In the 1980s, Tadić joined Serbia’s anti-communist dissident movement, which led to multiple political imprisonments. After the fall of Slobodan Milošević in 2000, he held ministerial positions, serving as Minister of Telecommunications and Minister of Defence. In 2004, he became the leader of the Democratic Party after the assassination of Zoran Đinđić and won the presidential elections later that year.
Tadić was inaugurated as President of Serbia in 2008 and served two terms until 2012. His presidency focused on economic reforms to stabilise the economy and attract investment, including the privatisation of public services. He pursued a pro-Western foreign policy, advocating for Serbia's accession to the European Union and NATO while maintaining balanced relations with Russia.
After losing the 2012 presidential election, Tadić stepped down as leader of the Democratic Party and later formed the New Democratic Party, which was renamed the Social Democratic Party. He is now an expert speaker on geopolitics and domestic reforms, recognised for his contributions to modernising Serbia.
Tadić has received several awards, including the European Prize for Political Culture, the Quadriga Award, and the Golden Keys of Madrid, reflecting his commitment to advancing Serbia's position in Europe. His presidency is noted for significant efforts to integrate Serbia into the European Union and stabilise its economy.
