The Academic Plenum from Novi Sad questioned why students who claim they want to study have not been attending classes since the start of online education. The plenum believes some students are politically instrumentalized and aim to provoke unrest and violence. Vladimir Balać, a student and representative of the students in blockade, announced plans to liberate the area known as Ćaćilend, which he described as a call for violence. The Academic Plenum calls on students to start studying immediately and to clean up the area in front of the Serbian presidency, warning that otherwise the responsibility for future events will lie solely with the President of Serbia, Aleksandar Vučić.
Political Perspectives:
Left: Left-leaning sources tend to emphasize the political instrumentalization of the students and question the motives behind the blockade, highlighting the call for peaceful study and criticizing the government’s handling of the situation. They may also focus on the students’ rights and the need for dialogue.
Center: Center-leaning sources report the facts of the situation, including the Academic Plenum’s statements and the students’ actions, without strong bias. They present both the concerns about political provocations and the students’ demands, aiming for balanced coverage.
Right: Right-leaning sources emphasize the Academic Plenum’s criticism of the students, portraying them as provocateurs and politically motivated actors rather than genuine learners. They support the call for immediate return to studies and hold the government responsible for maintaining order.
