Is Serbia really the golden standard in respecting political freedoms, or is it just trying to convince us? Nemanja Starović claims that in the past eight months, Serbia has been a shining example of respecting the right to peaceful assembly, even for unregistered protests. According to him, the police not only did not prevent these gatherings but also provided security for participants, which is supposedly the opposite of what happens in some EU countries where police use excessive force against protesters.
But is that really the case? EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos stated that the EU is closely monitoring reports of excessive use of force against demonstrators in Serbia. Is Serbia truly an oasis of freedom, or are there things happening behind the scenes that we don’t see at first glance?
Starović emphasizes that Serbia not only respects the right to peaceful assembly but also that the police do not prevent illegal traffic blockades but control them. Is this really an example of democratic behavior, or just a mask for something else? While the EU shows images of police officers brutally beating protesters, Serbia claims to be different. But is that the truth or just propaganda?
This topic sparks heated reactions and raises the question of how free Serbia really is when it comes to political rights and freedoms. Is the police really there to protect citizens or to control and suppress protests? If you have an opinion, feel free to share it — maybe together we’ll uncover what’s really going on behind the scenes.
