Vučić’s Regime and Student Protests in Serbia: Chaos, Arrests, and Police Brutality
Welcome to Serbia in 2025, where students fight for basic rights, and the government responds with tear gas, beatings, and mass arrests. What started as a peaceful student protest quickly turned into a brutal crackdown by Aleksandar Vučić’s regime, showing its teeth not only to ordinary citizens but to the youth demanding change.
Student Protests Rock Belgrade
Tens of thousands gathered in central Belgrade, with students leading massive protests against Vučić’s government. Although the protests began peacefully, the police reacted harshly – using tear gas, batons, and arrests. Reports indicate dozens injured and many arrested, including minors.
One citizen angrily said, “They beat us, destroy us, everyone here has children, shame on them, Vučić, traitor!” This police brutality sparked widespread condemnation and fueled public outrage.
Arrests and Accusations of Coup Plotting
Amid the protests, Serbian police and the Security Intelligence Agency (BIA) arrested at least eight people, including students, on suspicion of preparing a coup. Charges include planning attacks on state institutions, blocking roads, and critical infrastructure across Serbia to violently change the government.
These actions triggered further protests nationwide, with citizens blocking roads in support of the arrested students. The situation escalated to blockades at key traffic points like Gazela Bridge and Pančevački Most in Belgrade.
Vučić Praises Police, Blames Opposition
President Vučić praised the police for their “professional conduct” during the protests, claiming they “restored the honor of our state.” He congratulated officers for their “calmness” and “minimal use of force,” ignoring numerous reports of excessive violence and injuries.
Simultaneously, Vučić accused the opposition and student movement of being part of a “color revolution” influenced by foreign forces aiming to destabilize Serbia. Such statements deepen societal divisions and escalate tensions.
Regional Context and Political Games
While these dramatic events unfold in Serbia, Montenegro sees political agents allegedly working in the interest of the Belgrade regime, according to civic initiatives. Montenegrin politicians like Mandić and Knežević are accused of serving foreign interests, while Vučić’s regime faces growing resistance in Serbia.
Additionally, the arrest and expulsion of Montenegrin director Danilo Marunović from Serbia for criticizing Vučić further demonstrate the regime’s readiness to suppress free expression and political dissent.
What’s Next?
Serbia is on the brink of explosion. Students and citizens clearly refuse to stay silent under authoritarian pressure and corruption. Meanwhile, Vučić’s regime uses every tool to maintain control – from brutal police repression to accusations of foreign conspiracies.
Will Serbia manage to overcome these pressures and move toward democracy, or will it become another country where freedom is crushed? Time will tell. But one thing is certain – these protests are not the end but the beginning of a new fight for Serbia’s future.
If you thought this was just another boring political drama, think again. This story is alive, burning, and directly affects millions of lives. So, where do you stand? Or will you just watch and comment from your couch?
Share your thoughts, drop a sarcastic comment, or spark a debate – because this is not just about politics, it’s about the future of an entire nation!
