Protests in Serbia started when 15 people died after the collapse of a shelter at a railway station in the city of Novi Sad. Protesters accuse authorities of corruption and authoritarianism. Despite de resignation of prime minister Miloš Vučević, the movement, led by students, has spread to more than 200 towns.
Serbia´s President Aleksandar Vučić has accused students of leading an “attempted revolution”. He claims that “foreign powers” want to overthrow him and destabilise Serbia. The EU has so far remained discreet.The European Commission has stated it is “backing the rule of law and freedom of assembly.”
