Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has issued an appeal for calm following recent localized clashes in Belgrade and other areas between activists associated with the ruling party and student protesters. During a visit to the State Data Centre in Kragujevac, Vucic urged the public to de-escalate tensions. “I call on everyone to calm down.
Let everyone present their programmes, let them express their positions, let them go to the podiums, but not call for killing, not call for violence,” he stated. He also questioned the appropriateness of using force in response to aggression. Addressing the political climate, Vucic stated that early parliamentary elections are anticipated within the next two to six months.
He added that he would publicly congratulate any political opponents who achieve victory on the same evening. Furthermore, he dismissed circulating claims suggesting that student-backed lists are close in popularity to the ruling Serbian Progressive Party. The unrest stems from ongoing student-led protests, which have included blockades at over 60 faculties across Serbia during 2024 and 2025.
These demonstrations are focused on anti-corruption demands and the push for early elections, following a tragic incident on November 1, 2024, when a railway station canopy in Novi Sad collapsed, resulting in 16 fatalities. The protesting students have indicated they plan to boycott the upcoming vote, instead opting to support a slate of public figures with no prior direct involvement in national politics.
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It’s concerning to hear about clashes between political groups in the country.
What measures are being taken to prevent further clashes between the two groups?