Belgrade, Serbia - Serbia's Prime Minister announced his resignation on Tuesday following weeks of massive anti-corruption protests sparked by the collapse of a concrete canopy in Novi Sad that resulted in the death of 15 people. The incident has highlighted broader discontent with the leadership of President Aleksandar Vucic, who has been accused of authoritarian tendencies despite seeking EU membership for Serbia.
The Prime Minister stated that his decision to step down is aimed at reducing tensions in the country and called for a return to dialogue to address the grievances of the protesters. The Mayor of Novi Sad will also be resigning in response to the ongoing demonstrations.
