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Serbian PM Resigns Amid Corruption Protests, Hopes for Change

1/28/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Serbian Prime Minister Milos Vucevic stepped down on Tuesday, igniting a wave of hope amid escalating anti-corruption protests sparked by a tragic roof collapse in Novi Sad that claimed 15 lives. The public's fury over corruption has surged since November, and Vucevic's resignation could pave the way for early parliamentary elections, pending approval.

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Historical Context

Miloš Vucevic's resignation as Serbian Prime Minister follows months of anti-corruption protests ignited by a deadly roof collapse in Novi Sad. This unrest echoes the 2000 protests that ended Slobodan Miloševic's rule and reflects ongoing public frustration with perceived corruption and authoritarianism under Aleksandar Vucic's government, which has faced increasing scrutiny since 2018 for media suppression and electoral manipulation.

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Story summary

Serbian Prime Minister Milos Vucevic stepped down on Tuesday, igniting a wave of hope amid escalating anti-corruption protests sparked by a tragic roof collapse in Novi Sad that claimed 15 lives. The public's fury over corruption has surged since November, and Vucevic's resignation could pave the way for early parliamentary elections, pending approval.

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