Thousands gathered in Serbia on Saturday as university students spearhead a renewed effort in their ongoing protests against President Aleksandar Vucic. The demonstrations, in place for over a year, aim to challenge Vucic’s grip on power and the alleged corruption plaguing his administration.
In the northern city of Novi Sad, protesters chanted accusations of corruption at the government. They attribute a deadly November 2024 train station disaster to systemic government failure, further fueling the nationwide call for political reform.
Despite mounting pressure, Vucic remains defiant, rejecting calls for early elections. The student-led movement, however, promises to present concrete solutions to combat corruption, starting by proposing bans on corrupt officials. Vucic, who has faced criticism for tightening ties with Russia and China, accuses the students of being influenced by Western interests.