Serbian Prime Minister Resigns Following Deadly Train Station Collapse and Mass Protests
The resignation comes after weeks of nationwide demonstrations demanding accountability for corruption and negligence tied to the Novi Sad tragedy.
- Prime Minister Milos Vucevic stepped down after protests over the November 2024 Novi Sad train station roof collapse, which killed 15 people and is linked to alleged corruption.
- The resignation must be confirmed by parliament, which has 30 days to appoint a new government or call snap elections, potentially reshaping Serbia's political landscape.
- The protests, led by students and supported by diverse groups, have grown into a broader movement against government corruption and lack of accountability.
- Demonstrators demand transparency in the investigation into the collapse and justice for those responsible, with accusations of shoddy construction and oversight failures.
- President Aleksandar Vucic faces mounting pressure as opposition parties push for a transitional government to ensure free and fair elections.
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