Serbian President Vučić Launches Political Movement at Rally Amid Ongoing Protests

As Serbia faces widespread demonstrations over corruption, Vučić rallies 55,000 supporters in Belgrade, claiming foreign interference in domestic unrest.

• President Aleksandar Vučić held a counter rally in Belgrade on April 12, attracting approximately 55,000 supporters and announcing a new political movement aimed at unifying the nation.
• The ongoing protests, sparked by a fatal infrastructure collapse in Novi Sad in November 2024, continue to challenge Vučić’s government over allegations of corruption and mismanagement.
• Vučić reiterated claims that the protests are foreign-instigated, accusing external forces of undermining Serbia’s sovereignty and stability.
• Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik, under an international warrant, appeared at the rally to endorse Vučić, while Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán sent a video message supporting Serbia's independence from foreign influence.
• Protests against the government persist in several regions, including Novi Pazar, highlighting deep divisions within the country despite Vučić’s efforts to consolidate support.

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