Get ready for the story of how Aleksandar Vučić, the President of Serbia, completely flipped the script and crushed the student blockades that started way back on November 22 last year! Yes, you read that right – the students kicked off their fight for demands but ended up losing control, while Vučić took the reins and set the pace.
Everything came to a head on March 15, when instead of holding the strings, the students lost focus and control. Their demand for snap parliamentary elections was so vague and uncoordinated that the government seized the perfect moment to take charge.
Petar Gajić, a journalist from N1, openly admitted this was a tactical blunder by the students – suddenly throwing out the snap election demand gave the government the chance to grab control and dictate the rhythm. While students blocked RTS and other faculties, the government quietly elected a new cabinet, rendering the blockades pointless.
So instead of being the drivers of change, the students became pawns in the hands of the government. Vučić managed to turn a defensive phase into an offensive one and set the tempo of events. The blockades fizzled out, and the government emerged victorious.
This situation is a textbook example of how power and tactics are wielded in politics, and unfortunately, the students were left without a clear plan or focus. If you thought blockades were a powerful tool, think again – sometimes it’s better to have a clear goal and strategy than just to make noise.
Now, what do you think? Did the students really lose the battle, or is this just the beginning of something bigger? Drop a comment, share your story, or just have a laugh at this political soap opera. Who knows, maybe next time will be different!
