Protests Erupt in Serbia as 100,000 Gather Against President Vucic

Sun Mar 16 2025 12:26:53 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)
Protests Erupt in Serbia as 100,000 Gather Against President Vucic

Large-scale demonstrations in Belgrade call for resignation of President Vucic amid escalating unrest across the country.


On Saturday, over 100,000 demonstrators participated in one of Serbia's largest protests to date, demanding the resignation of President Aleksandar Vucic. The protest, largely organized by students, took place in the capital city of Belgrade and is part of a growing wave of public dissent against Vucic's leadership.

The rally unfolded peacefully despite prior warnings from Vucic and state media that violence would ensue. His leadership has been met with increasing scrutiny, and opposition politicians have voiced concerns about looming crackdowns. Initial reports indicated varying turnout estimates, with police numbers at 107,000, while student organizers claimed as high as 800,000 participants.

While some supporters of Vucic clashed with students, potential mobilizations of organized crime or extremist groups did not occur as feared. The protesters, constituting a mix of citizens from various sectors including students and farmers, gathered near the parliament building to voice their grievances democratically and without significant incident.

The significant turnout reflects growing dissatisfaction within the populace and a push for change in a political climate marked by concerns over democracy and governance in Serbia.

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