The Minister of Education commented in response to the protests, stating: 'Let people work.'
The Minister of Education commented in response to the protests, stating: 'Let people work.'
Student-organized protests against corruption have been shaking Serbia since the tragic collapse of a railway station roof in Novi Sad in November 2024, which resulted in the deaths of sixteen people. Initial demands for a transparent investigation have transformed into insistent demands for early elections.
In the city of Kraljevo, demonstrators did not directly react to statements by Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić, but they stated that the fight continues. Professor Nemanja Karović from Belgrade spoke at the main square, exclaiming to the crowd: 'Freedom is near.' Student Lazar Stevanović, studying Agriculture, added: 'Students are winning. I am a student, not an enemy of the state.'
Aleksandar Vučić, who has dominated Serbian political life for over ten years, has repeatedly accused protesters of being foreign agents aiming to overthrow the Government. On Saturday, he stated: 'I will be President for a few more weeks, and then I will resign,' without providing further details or a fixed date for possible elections.
Over the past few months, the leader has also promoted the idea of early elections and a possible departure from the presidency, which has sparked rumors in Belgrade that he is considering returning to the post of Prime Minister.
