Parliament or the Streets?
Ana Brnabić just slammed the Democratic Party’s (DS) call for the opposition to boycott the National Assembly. According to her, it’s not just pointless — it’s downright harmful to the country. While DS leaders like Srđan Milivojević urge a boycott, Brnabić reminds us that DS MPs have already been absent from parliament for over six months, with some even involved in violent incidents inside the assembly.
“If those people had taken to the streets, we’d have way more protesters, but they don’t want violence — they want stability,” the Prime Minister said. She stressed that Serbia’s only victory is unity — not uniform opinions, but protecting the state and its institutions.
Violence and Flags as Clubs
Brnabić condemned the violence during protests, pointing out footage where flags were used as clubs, stones were thrown, and trash bins overturned. She argues that because of this violent ideology, citizens refused to join the blockades and protests — a clear sign the public wants an end to chaos.
Blockades in Belgrade: Streets in Chaos
As political tensions rise, Belgrade descended into chaos with blockades organized by students and citizen groups. Police removed blockades overnight from key roads like Gazela, Autokomanda, and Vuk’s monument. Several people were arrested for disturbing public order and attacking police.
Public transport was a mess, with delays up to an hour and massive crowds at bus stops. Tram and bus lines were disrupted, especially in New Belgrade, where blockades reappeared. The situation is slowly normalizing, but it’s clear citizens were stressed and frustrated.
What Does This Tell Us?
The opposition calls for boycotts and protests, but the people clearly don’t want to be hostages to violence and chaos. PM Brnabić’s message is clear: the only way forward is unity and working within institutions — not running away from them. Will the opposition get the message, or will they keep pushing the country into turmoil?
Got thoughts on this mess? Maybe stuck in a blockade traffic jam? Drop a comment below and let’s see if the voice of the people can cut through the noise — because it sure feels like some folks forgot who they’re supposed to serve while bickering in parliament!
