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Serbia's Protests Intensify Amidst Deepening Political Crisis

10/29/2025

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Serbia faces a deepening crisis as protests against the regime reveal a hollowed-out democracy.
Regular protests have persisted since 2016, and police violence has led to nearly a thousand arrests.
A national poll in September 2024 found 53% of respondents believe the country is heading in the wrong direction.
The canopy collapse killed 16 people and sparked renewed youth awareness.
As the protests' anniversary approaches, Serbia's political landscape remains unstable.

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Story summary

Serbia faces a deepening crisis as protests against the regime reveal a hollowed-out democracy.
Regular protests have persisted since 2016, and police violence has led to nearly a thousand arrests.
A national poll in September 2024 found 53% of respondents believe the country is heading in the wrong direction.
The canopy collapse killed 16 people and sparked renewed youth awareness.
As the protests' anniversary approaches, Serbia's political landscape remains unstable.