Serbian Prime Minister Miloš Vučević Resigns Following Anti-Corruption Protests
Vučević steps down after months of demonstrations triggered by a deadly building collapse, with calls for accountability and transparency intensifying.
- The resignation follows three months of mass protests, sparked by the collapse of a newly renovated railway station roof in Novi Sad, which killed 15 people in November 2024.
- Protesters accuse the government of corruption, blaming it for the tragedy and demanding the release of renovation documents and prosecution of those responsible.
- Demonstrations have grown to include students, teachers, lawyers, and cultural figures, with widespread public support for their calls for systemic reform.
- Incidents of violence against protesters, including attacks by individuals linked to the ruling party, have escalated tensions and drawn criticism of government handling.
- President Aleksandar Vučić, seen as the central figure of Serbia's political system, faces his most significant legitimacy crisis since coming to power in 2012.
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