Ready for another round of political circus? Prime Minister Ana Brnabić boldly claims that “there was no excessive use of force against protesters in Serbia!” Yes, you read that right. While protests rage on and blockades choke daily life, Brnabić insists the police showed “incredible restraint” and that the protesters are the ones infringing on others’ basic rights.
In a world where police in many countries don’t hesitate to use force, our Prime Minister is here to show us what real “restraint” looks like. She even posted videos from Germany, the Netherlands, and France where police break up demonstrations, as if to say, “Look how it’s done in advanced democracies!”
But let’s get real. Protests in Serbia have been going on for days, with citizens blocked on the streets, their basic rights to movement, speech, and opinion trampled. Yet, according to Brnabić, the police have been exceptionally patient. Is that really the case? Or is this just another attempt by the government to downplay the seriousness of the situation and public pressure?
This statement came as a response to concerns from the European Union, specifically EU Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič, who expressed doubts about excessive force in Serbia. Brnabić quickly fired back, saying the EU is watching closely but Serbia is nowhere near what happens in some European countries.
In short, while Serbia struggles with its own problems and citizens voice their discontent, the government defends itself with claims of “restraint” and “normalcy.” Is this the real state of affairs or just another political show?
Got your own take? Feel free to drop it in the comments — maybe together we’ll uncover what’s really going down on Serbia’s streets!
