Violence in Belgrade Streets? Vučić Stands Firm!
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has made it crystal clear: no pardons for those arrested during the student protests and violence in Belgrade. As the streets shake with clashes, Vučić insists Serbia will not be defeated by violence and that the state has the power to deal with anyone trying to topple it.
Violence as a Call for Civil Conflict? Vučić accused some demonstrators of receiving a “green light” for violence and directly calling for clashes with the police. He emphasized that the time for responsibility has come and that the prosecution will do its job without leniency. During the riots in Belgrade, police arrested 77 people, including a minor, and 48 police officers were injured.
The Story of People Grateful to Vučić, Now Protesting Vučić shared a story about a man he helped get a job in the state system with a salary of 50,000 dinars, who is now protesting. The president said gratitude in politics is short-lived and more arrests are coming.
Students and Citizens Refuse to Back Down Although students officially ended their peaceful protest, clashes with police continued. Protesters threw stones, bottles, and flares, while police used tear gas and armored vehicles. The streets became a battleground, with citizens shouting insults at Vučić.
Reactions from Lawyers and the Public While Vučić claims the state must show strength, lawyers and the public criticize the arrests and repression of demonstrators. Borivoje Borović, a well-known lawyer, called the arrest of Montenegrin director Danilo Marunović a “great shame of Serbian authorities.”
Vučić Announces New Measures and Road Openings Despite protests and chaos, Vučić announced the opening of new highway sections and infrastructure projects, claiming Serbia has not stopped and will continue to develop.
Conclusion As Belgrade struggles with street violence, Vučić shows no sign of backing down. No pardons, no concessions, just the firm hand of the state. What about you? Is this the end of the protests or just the beginning? Share your thoughts, maybe you have the recipe for peace in Serbia — or at least a good joke about all this.
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