Serbian anti-government protests feature xenophobic and war-related slogans targeting Albanians, fueled by unresolved Kosovo tensions.
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Anti-government protests in Serbia frequently feature xenophobic and warlike slogans, particularly targeting Albanians, indicating that the issue of Kosovo continues to fuel political tension and hate speech. During demonstrations, insults are directed at political figures, including those targeting Albanians. While some students criticize these attacks on minorities, others rationalize them as mere “habit” or “metaphor” related to Kosovo, despite the fact that the Serbian term used is pejorative. These insults are part of a persistent nationalist rhetoric, with slogans from the 1990s resurfacing. Despite calls from some opposition figures to stop the insults, nationalistic symbols, such as the flag of “defenders of Kosovo,” appear in both pro- and anti-government marches, suggesting a shared, unrealized narrative of Kosovo as Serbian territory. Furthermore, pro-regime gatherings feature rhetoric honoring veterans of Yugoslav wars and praising Serbs in Kosovo. Meanwhile, young Albanians in southern Serbia remain politically marginalized due to lack of integration, facing economic hardship, employment barriers from the non-recognition of Kosovo diplomas, and accusations of illegal removal from residency registers.
