Boris Tadić was the first President of the Republic of Serbia, serving as head of state from 2004 to 2012. Prior to this, he was Minister of Defense of Serbia and Montenegro. During his presidency, he worked on regional reconciliation in the Balkans and sought to improve relations with neighboring countries. His tenure was marked by efforts to stabilize Serbia's economy and address challenges such as Kosovo's independence. After leaving office, he remained active in Serbian politics, advocating for Serbia's integration into the European Union. President Tadić was awarded the European Prize for Political Culture and the European Medal of Tolerance.