Professor Valentina Arsić Arsenijević expressed concern about the current situation at the University of Belgrade, where work has been suspended. She does not expect significant progress after the meeting between the Prime Minister and the Rector, emphasizing that the University of Belgrade has become a hostage to a situation unacceptable for employees and students. She highlights that other universities have continued normal operations, while the University of Belgrade is on strike. She also points to possible consequences for the academic year and an exodus of young people from the university. The issue of conditioning budget places and the role of the rector remain uncertain. The professor hopes there will be no loss of the academic year as faculties are now trying to compensate for the missed classes. This topic has sparked various reactions in the public and media.
Political Perspectives:
Left: Left-leaning outlets emphasize the impact of the suspension on students and staff, highlighting the need for protecting academic freedom and criticizing the government’s role in the conflict. They focus on the negative consequences for education quality and the potential brain drain.
Center: Center-leaning sources present a balanced view, reporting on the facts of the suspension and the ongoing negotiations between the government and university officials. They highlight the complexity of the issue, including budget constraints and administrative decisions, without strong bias.
Right: Right-leaning media tend to emphasize the responsibility of university leadership, particularly the rector, for the crisis. They may criticize the strike as harmful to the country’s interests and stress the importance of maintaining order and continuity in education.
