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Students Demand Urgent Elections Amid Corruption Protests

5/6/2025

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Students Demand Elections

Students in Serbia are rallying for urgent parliamentary elections, fueled by months of protests against rampant government corruption. The recent tragedy has intensified their call for change, as they seek to reclaim democracy and accountability. With backing from opposition parties, they are set to unveil a candidate list in just two weeks.

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Dacic Rejects Elections

Serbia's Deputy Prime Minister Ivica Dacic firmly rejected demands for early parliamentary elections, insisting the government holds a stable majority. He claimed that elections would crush the opposition's aspirations and stressed the importance of political stability for economic growth. Dacic also condemned recent protests, labeling them as politically driven rather than authentic student activism.

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Students Demand Elections

Students in Serbia are rallying for urgent parliamentary elections, fueled by months of protests against rampant government corruption. The recent tragedy has intensified their call for change, as they seek to reclaim democracy and accountability. With backing from opposition parties, they are set to unveil a candidate list in just two weeks.

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