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Serbia's Trial Highlights Corruption, Protests Challenge Vucic

2/4/2026

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Serbia's Culture Minister Nikola Selakovic and three officials face trial for abuse of office and document forgery over a Belgrade project backed by Jared Kushner.
The trial was adjourned to April 15 after changes seen as threats to judicial independence, while protesters view proceedings as Serbia's democracy test.
President Aleksandar Vucic faces protests over a train station disaster linked to corruption, raising concerns about his grip on power.

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Serbia's Culture Minister Nikola Selakovic and three officials face trial for abuse of office and document forgery over a Belgrade project backed by Jared Kushner.
The trial was adjourned to April 15 after changes seen as threats to judicial independence, while protesters view proceedings as Serbia's democracy test.
President Aleksandar Vucic faces protests over a train station disaster linked to corruption, raising concerns about his grip on power.