Protests in Serbia: Young generation calls for change against Vučić!

Protests in Serbia: Young generation calls for change against Vučić!

Wien, Österreich - A huge storm of protest brews itself in Serbia. For several months, thousands have always fought for a change - and the spark also jumped in Switzerland. There, many Serbians support the protest movement in their homeland. The uprising began after a tragic incident in Novi Sad, where the collapse of a canopy 15 people cost the lives, presumably by botching on the building. This event followed nationwide protests against corruption and the government's mismanagement under President Aleksandar Vučić. "It is something beautiful in going," says a Serbian-Swiss double citizen who came especially for the large-scale demonstration from Switzerland, such as SRF reported.

In Serbia itself, there are signs that the protests increase in intensity. The resentment against Vučić is growing because it has established a system that is strongly tailored to his party. While many Serbs have taken to the streets in recent months to express their demands for functioning institutions and separation of powers, the government has so far remained undeterred. Although the mood is tense - fans of Vučić have built a tent camp in front of the government center - so far, coarser riots have failed. This is also reported by the media from Serbia. According to the tie of the Serbian national soccer team against Austria on Thursday, the "Informer" titles: "The 'eagles' became hunters", and it is speculated that the second leg becomes anything but simple. "Samardzic goal gives hope. Everything will explode in Belgrade," emphasizes the "Vecernje Novosti" and indicates an upcoming explosion of celebration when the Serbian team in Vienna has achieved a 1-1 option against a strong Austrian selection, which gives the team an optimal starting position for the second leg, as krone.at reported.

The demonstrations in Serbia therefore not only have an impact on the political landscape, but also the sports world touches the collective feeling of being like -minded. The mood among the supporters is ambivalent: many want a change, while others praise the development of the country under Vučić. "I hope that calmly will stop again soon," says an older Serb. However, the outcome of these protests could shape the future image of Serbia sustainably. It remains to be seen whether this will also affect sporting successes.