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Serbia's Student Protests Challenge Vucic's Grip on Power

6/5/2025

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Since November 2024, Serbia has been rocked by student-led protests ignited by the tragic collapse of a railway station canopy that claimed lives. This powerful movement, which united diverse social classes, struggles to sustain its energy against President Vucic's firm grip on power, leaving the nation questioning the prospects for genuine democratic reform.

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Story summary

Since November 2024, Serbia has been rocked by student-led protests ignited by the tragic collapse of a railway station canopy that claimed lives. This powerful movement, which united diverse social classes, struggles to sustain its energy against President Vucic's firm grip on power, leaving the nation questioning the prospects for genuine democratic reform.