Belgrade’s massive EXPO 2027 project threatens green spaces, water sources, and historical sites amid corruption and lack of transparency.
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Construction for the 2027 Belgrade Expo is causing significant disruption, including the destruction of green spaces and historical buildings in Belgrade. Activists and students are protesting the project due to its perceived lack of transparency, environmental risks, and potential corruption. The Expo’s development plan is massive, covering an area much larger than previous world fairs, and threatens vital resources like the city’s water supply and protected wetlands. Concerns have been raised about the lack of proper environmental impact studies and the bypassing of local urban planning laws. Furthermore, the project allegedly circumvents public procurement rules, awarding contracts to politically connected companies. The estimated cost of the Expo is extremely high, raising questions about its economic viability. Despite the government’s efforts to maintain the project, there is a growing convergence of opposition, with student and civil society movements organizing protests and submitting petitions to international bodies, demanding independent oversight and a halt to the construction.
