From Belgrade to Brussels, in a hurry.

13 May 2025

OBCT

Serbian students ran to Brussels to protest Serbia’s democratic decline and authoritarian trends, echoing EU values.

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Serbian students completed an arduous relay race of nearly two thousand kilometers, starting in Belgrade and ending in Brussels, to protest the political situation in Serbia and the authoritarian tendencies of President Vučić. The students delivered letters to European institutions demanding respect for the rule of law and democratic principles. Their protests, which have been ongoing due to issues like corruption, media censorship, and electoral fraud, align with the criteria for EU membership. The European Parliament’s rapporteur noted that the students’ demands mirror necessary reforms, urging continued monitoring of the judicial processes and civil liberties in Serbia. The students plan to engage in institutional meetings in Brussels to advocate for support for Serbia’s democratic path.

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