A student protest movement has gripped Serbia for two years. This weekend it will try to take power
Summary
In Serbia, a student protest group called the Student List has been active for two years and is now running candidates in parliamentary elections. They aim to challenge the long-standing rule of Aleksandar Vučić and his party, as concerns grow over corruption and poor public services.Key Facts
- The Student List is a student volunteer movement protesting against the Serbian government.
- They plan to run in parliamentary elections to challenge Aleksandar Vučić's party, the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS).
- Vučić recently stepped down as president but remains prime minister, continuing his hold on power.
- Corruption is a major complaint, with Serbia ranked as one of the most corrupt countries in Europe by Transparency International.
- Local issues include poor road and sewage infrastructure in suburbs like Krnjača.
- The protest movement gained momentum after a deadly infrastructure collapse at Novi Sad railway station that killed 16 people.
- Neighboring Hungary recently saw the defeat of an allied leader, Viktor Orbán, encouraging hopes for change in Serbia.
- There are fears of unrest after the elections if results are disputed by either side.
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