The main topic is the reduction of space for new student enrollment at universities in Serbia. Miloš Vučević, president of SNS and advisor to the president on regional issues, stated that there is less and less space for enrollment and that children are being punished due to imagined projects. The Serbian government announced that the rector of the University of Belgrade was not invited to a meeting with the prime minister, which sparked media speculation. There is concern that the majority of prospective students will take entrance exams at private faculties that are not blocked, but it is uncertain whether they will be able to study. This situation sends a negative signal to young people who want to stay in Serbia and raises fears of losing entire generations of students.
Political Perspectives:
Left: The left-leaning narratives emphasize the negative impact of government policies on education access, highlighting how the reduction of enrollment space punishes young people and limits their opportunities. They criticize the government for prioritizing political projects over the educational needs of students and warn about the long-term consequences for the country’s future.
Center: Center-leaning reports focus on the factual aspects of the enrollment reduction, presenting statements from government officials and university representatives. They highlight the logistical challenges and the government’s official explanations, while also noting concerns about the impact on students and the education system without strong partisan bias.
Right: Right-leaning narratives tend to emphasize the government’s efforts to manage resources and maintain educational standards, sometimes framing the reduction as a necessary measure. They may also criticize opposition or media for exaggerating the issue and stress the importance of private faculties as alternatives for students.
