Serbia’s PM Vučević Resigns After Massive Student Protests
Serbia’s Prime Minister Vučević has resigned after massive student protests over controversial issues. The protests shook the country and led to his decision to step down.
Serbian Prime Minister Miloš Vučević announced his resignation during a press conference on Tuesday. This comes as President Aleksandar Vučić faces growing pressure due to large protests across Serbia. Vučević’s decision was influenced by a disturbing event in Novi Sad, a northern city in Serbia, where a student was attacked by unknown individuals using baseball bats outside the headquarters of the ruling Serbian Progressive Party.
Vučević said he could not accept the violence against students who simply wanted to attend school. He accepted responsibility for the attack and stated that it was the final straw that led him to step down. He also mentioned that he made this decision after discussing it with President Vučić, who has been dealing with increasing pressure from protests over the past few weeks.
The protests in Serbia began after a tragic incident on November 1, when a canopy at a train station in Novi Sad collapsed, killing 15 people. This tragedy sparked widespread protests across the country. The largest protest, held in December, drew about 100,000 people. This was the biggest demonstration in Serbia since the 2000 protests that helped remove long-time leader Slobodan Milošević from power.
The protests started with university students but quickly grew to involve other groups. Farmers, members of the judiciary, and many regular citizens also joined the demonstrations. They are demanding accountability from President Vučić’s government and calling for an end to corruption.
Vučević’s resignation is seen as an attempt to calm the growing unrest. He hopes it will help reduce tensions and open the door for dialogue. He also suggested that the protests in Serbia were being influenced by foreign forces, adding that the protests were being stirred up from outside the country.
In addition to Vučević’s resignation, the mayor of Novi Sad also stepped down on Tuesday. This move is part of an effort to address the public’s concerns and restore calm in the country.
The ongoing protests reflect widespread dissatisfaction with the current government, especially after the recent events that have sparked outrage across the nation. The calls for accountability and the fight against corruption are likely to continue to dominate Serbia’s political scene as people demand change.
Vučević’s resignation is seen as a significant political move. However, it remains to be seen if it will be enough to quell the protests or if the demands for deeper changes in the government will continue to grow. The future of Serbian politics seems uncertain as the country faces a period of political upheaval and public dissatisfaction.
