Have you ever seen protests that look like a kids’ playroom? Ana Brnabić, the Prime Minister of Serbia, has an idea that will either make you laugh or cringe — psychiatric intervention teams on the streets! While dozens of people drag out tables, chairs, and couches, sit down, scream, and harass citizens, Brnabić suggests sending psychiatrists instead of riot police to ask: “How was your childhood? Do you feel abandoned?” Is this really a solution or just another sign that the situation on Serbia’s streets has spiraled out of control?
On the other hand, we have the harsh reality of violence at protests. The Higher Public Prosecutor’s Office in Belgrade has interrogated 30 suspects involved in attacks on police during the June 28 protests. Some have already admitted guilt and received suspended sentences or house arrest, while others deny the charges. Among them are people who threw bottles, stones, and even wooden sticks at police officers. Shockingly, a judge refused to detain two of the violent offenders, sparking even more outrage.
These two events together show just how tense the situation on Serbia’s streets is and how the authorities are trying to control the chaos — whether through psychiatric interventions or judicial measures. But is this really effective? Or is it just another public spectacle while violence and disorder grow?
If you think this is just another bizarre idea, think again. Psychiatric teams on the streets? Will they really calm people down or just add fuel to the fire? And on the other side, a justice system that lets violent offenders roam free? This is a real drama unfolding right before our eyes.
If you have your own take on this, whether you agree or not, drop a comment below. Who knows, maybe your words will spark a real debate or make someone laugh who’s already lost faith in common sense on Serbia’s streets.
