Serbian President Vučić Launches New Political Movement Amid Nationwide Protests

Facing months of unrest over corruption allegations, Vučić rallies supporters in Belgrade with backing from regional allies and accusations of foreign interference.

Aleksandar Vučić announced the formation of a new political movement during a large rally in Belgrade, aiming to consolidate support amidst ongoing protests against his government.
Protests erupted following the deadly collapse of a train station canopy in Novi Sad on November 1, 2024, which killed 16 people and fueled public outrage over corruption and mismanagement.
Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik, under an international arrest warrant, appeared at the rally, endorsing Vučić as a unifying figure for Serbia during politically unstable times.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán supported Vučić through a video message, accusing foreign powers of attempting to undermine Serbia’s sovereignty.
Despite the rally, protests continued across Serbia, with demonstrators condemning Vučić’s government for corruption and rejecting his claims of foreign orchestration.

Augsburger Allgemeine