The appearance of Jelena Karleu\u0161a on the show \u201eNovo jutro\u201c on Pink television provoked strong reactions in the region after the singer openly and unreservedly commented on political topics, as well as the public statements of Croatian singer Severina regarding the situation in Serbia. In a conversation with host Jovana Jeremi\u0107, Karleu\u0161a once again made it clear where she stands when it comes to national and political views.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When asked about how she views the interference of public figures from Croatia in Serbia's internal affairs, Karleu\u0161a was extremely sharp. She stated that she does not need money to support her country and people, emphasizing that this is a matter of patriotism, rather than self-interest. She specifically referred to Severina, claiming that her political appearances are \u201ewell paid\u201c and part of a broader, as she puts it, anti-Serbian agenda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201eI greet her and tell her to deal with her own country, her own president and her own people,\u201c Karleu\u0161a stated, adding that it was unclear to her why any public figure from another country would actively get involved in political processes in Serbia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The conversation also mentioned that other popular artists from Croatia, such as Jelena Rozga or Nina Badri\u0107, have never had similar outbursts, with which Karleu\u0161a agreed. She also pointed out that many of her friends from Croatia harshly condemn the behavior of Severina and the singer Thompson, believing that they are damaging interstate relations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Finally, Karleu\u0161a stated that she respects all public figures who, as she says, \u201econduct themselves with dignity\u201c and do not participate in campaigns that deepen divisions, emphasizing that such attitudes meet with condemnation even within Croatia itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n