Serbia's university students have initiated a 24-hour blockade of a crucial traffic intersection in Belgrade, intensifying their protest against the government following a tragic canopy collapse in November that claimed the lives of 15 individuals. The students have been joined by Serbian farmers on tractors and numerous citizens in demanding accountability for the deadly incident in Novi Sad, attributing it to widespread government corruption.
The ongoing campaign of street protests represents a significant challenge to the populist authorities in Serbia. President Aleksandar Vucic, along with Prime Minister Milos Vucevic and Parliament Speaker Ana Brnabic, called for dialogue with the students to de-escalate tensions and foster communication.
