Serbia's Student Protests Demand Accountability and Systemic Change

Nationwide demonstrations persist over corruption and a deadly railway disaster, with calls for justice and reform intensifying.

The protests began in November 2024 after a deadly railway station canopy collapse in Novi Sad, killing 15 people and raising allegations of corruption in government infrastructure projects.
Led by university students, the movement has grown into one of the largest anti-government demonstrations in Serbia's recent history, with tens of thousands participating across the country.
Protesters demand the release of documents related to the disaster, accountability for those responsible, the dismissal of charges against demonstrators, and increased funding for higher education.
Despite resignations by Prime Minister Milos Vucevic and other officials, the government has not met the protesters' demands, while President Aleksandar Vucic has dismissed the protests as foreign interference.
A major rally is planned in Belgrade on March 15, with participants emphasizing systemic reform and rule of law as central goals.