Under-fire Serbian Premier quits position
Date
1/29/2025 7:20:28 AM
(MENAFN) Serbian Prime Minister Milos Vucevic officially resigned on Tuesday following weeks of widespread anti-government protests sparked by accusations of corruption and mismanagement. The protests were initially ignited by the collapse of a concrete canopy at the Novi Sad railway station three months ago, which led to 15 fatalities.
In his resignation speech, Vucevic claimed the protests were being organized from abroad with the aim of orchestrating a coup. He expressed confidence that foreign powers were behind the protests, targeting Serbia's educational system as part of a larger destabilization plan. Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic also accused opposition groups of collaborating with foreign intelligence to create turmoil, labeling the protests as an attempt at a “color revolution.”
The protests, which started in Novi Sad last November, have spread to the capital Belgrade, primarily led by students. Many university classes and schools have been canceled due to student boycotts. Vucevic’s resignation was seen as an attempt to defuse tensions and address the demands of the most radical protesters. He also announced the resignation of Novi Sad’s mayor.
Although the protests have mostly been peaceful, there have been incidents of violence, including an attack on three protesters in Novi Sad on Monday, for which demonstrators blamed members of the ruling Serbian Progressive Party. Vucevic condemned the violence and promised an investigation, while continuing to suggest that foreign interference was fueling unrest.
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