Minister of Internal Affairs Ivica Dačić stated that the police responded efficiently to the attacks on students of the Faculty of Law in Belgrade. He emphasized that the police do not apply double standards and that all perpetrators have been apprehended. Dačić highlighted that obstructing elections is a criminal offense and that the police will react if such incidents occur. He also dismissed political connotations related to the attacks and accusations against the President of Serbia, Aleksandar Vučić. The police will continue to perform their duties professionally and impartially, and protests in front of the police will not affect their work. He also announced the celebration of Police Day with the presence of President Vučić.
Political Perspectives:
Left: Left-leaning outlets tend to emphasize the need for police accountability and caution against potential abuses of power. They may highlight concerns about political motivations behind police actions and call for transparency in investigations of attacks on students. The narrative often stresses the importance of protecting democratic processes and civil rights during elections.
Center: Center-leaning sources report the facts of the police response and statements by Ivica Dačić, focusing on the official position that the police acted efficiently and impartially. They present the information about arrests and legal qualifications of the incidents without strong political bias, emphasizing the rule of law and the importance of maintaining order during elections.
Right: Right-leaning media emphasize the effectiveness and professionalism of the police in handling the attacks on students and maintaining order during the electoral process. They often support the statements of Ivica Dačić and the government, dismissing accusations against the police or political figures as unfounded or politically motivated. The narrative supports strong law enforcement and condemns any attempts to disrupt elections.
