Beyond protest
Peščanik 02.02.2025 | Dmitry Pozhidaev
Can Serbia’s student movement spark a political breakthrough? It is now three months since the November 1 Novi Sad tragedy, when a concrete canopy collapsed on the recently renovated railway station, resulting in the deaths of 15 people.
This disaster, perceived as the result of government corruption and negligence, ignited public outrage, particularly among students. Initial protests took place in Novi Sad, where the opposition was visibly present and vocal. However, as the movement gained momentum, student-led protests emerged in Novi Sad, Belgrade and other large cities, increasingly distancing themselves from the ruling party and opposition. The countryside, which remains the political
