Maja Gojkovic
Serbia- Maja Gojković: Serbian Politician and Lawyer
- Early Life and Education
- Political Career
Parliamentary and Governmental Experience
Mayoralty of Novi Sad
Joining the Serbian Progressive Party
- Presidency of the National Assembly
- Summary
Maja Gojković: Serbian Politician and Lawyer
Maja Gojković is a prominent Serbian lawyer and politician who served as the President of the National Assembly of Serbia from 2014 to 2020.
Early Life and Education
Gojković was born in Novi Sad, Serbia, and graduated from the University of Novi Sad's Faculty of Law in 1987. She subsequently worked at her family's law firm, GojkoviÇa, from 1989 onwards.
Political Career
Gojković's political career began in the Serbian Radical Party (SRS). She served as the party's General Secretary, Vice President of the Executive Council, and Deputy Leader. She also worked as a legal advisor to Vojislav Šešelj at the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY).
Parliamentary and Governmental Experience
From 1992 to 2000, Gojković held various parliamentary positions, including in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and the Vojvodina Assembly. She also served as Minister without Portfolio in the Serbian government from 1998 to 1999 and Deputy Prime Minister of the Yugoslav Federal Government from 1999 to 2004.
Mayoralty of Novi Sad
Gojković was elected Mayor of Novi Sad in 2004 and served until 2008.Defection from SRS and Leadership of People's Party
In 2008, Gojković left the SRS and founded the People's Party. She led the party as part of the "United Regions of Serbia" coalition.
Joining the Serbian Progressive Party
In 2012, Gojković rejoined the political mainstream by joining the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS). She was elected to the National Assembly of Serbia the same year.
Presidency of the National Assembly
On April 23, 2014, Gojković was elected President of the National Assembly of Serbia, a position she held until August 3, 2020.
Summary
Maja Gojković is a seasoned politician and lawyer who has played a significant role in Serbian politics over the past several decades. Her journey from a member of the radical SRS to the presidency of the national assembly reflects the complex political landscape of Serbia in recent times.
