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Protests in Serbia: Students paralyze broadcasters – Vucic under pressure!
Hundreds of thousands of people have been protesting against the government in Serbia for weeks. Triggered by a tragic accident, they demand change.
Protests in Serbia: Students paralyze broadcasters – Vucic under pressure!
Anti-government protests have been ongoing in Serbia for weeks, triggered primarily by the tragic collapse of a train station canopy in Novi Sad on November 1, 2024, in which 16 people died. These protest movements are the largest the country has seen since the 1990s. Tens of thousands of people regularly take to the streets to demonstrate against corruption and mismanagement. The wave of discontent peaked in mid-March 2025 when citizens made their displeasure with the government clear. Most recently, students in Belgrade and Novi Sad blocked the entrances to public broadcasters RTS and RTV because they feel ignored by these institutional media , reports the Crown.
The students set up tents in front of the station buildings and announced a long-term blockade of the offices. This decisive action is part of a broader call for greater transparency and accountability in government. In their protests, they not only demand reporting on the grievances, but also an end to corruption, which they believe has contributed to the current situation. President Aleksandar Vucic has described the protests as foreign-controlled and sees himself under increasing pressure , as ZDF reports.
Political reactions and support
President Vucic responded to the growing pressure and organized a large rally in Belgrade where he announced the creation of a new political movement. He received support from Milorad Dodik, the Bosnian Serb leader who has an international arrest warrant. In his speech, Vucic emphasized the need to maintain a strong Serbia and invited honest workers and farmers, but not “arrogant politicians”. In connection with this, Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban said in a video message that “foreign powers” were trying to exert influence , ZDF informs.
On April 1, 2025, there were further large protests following a knife attack on a university dean, which shows that discontent among the population continues to grow. Numerous people also demonstrated against the government in cities like Novi Pazar. The protests have acquired particular weight because they are not only political in nature, but also highlight the need for fundamental social change , reports Der Spiegel.
The situation in Serbia remains tense and further anti-government protests are planned in the coming weeks. Against this backdrop, it seems as if the country's citizens are mobilized to fight for their rights and a better future.