Student groups in Serbia have announced a series of political gatherings on March 14 across 10 municipalities, urging citizens to mobilize ahead of the local elections scheduled for March 29.
The initiative, organized by students involved in the protest movement, aims to bring citizens together for public forums, meetings with candidates, and discussions about protecting the vote on election day.
“See you on March 14 in the field. All of Serbia in 10 municipalities, for victory on March 29,” the students said in a public message.
Municipalities Hosting the Gatherings
According to organizers, the events will take place between 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. in the following municipalities:
- Aranđelovac
- Bajina Bašta
- Lučani
- Bor
- Majdanpek
- Knjaževac
- Kladovo
- Sevojno
- Kula
- Smederevska Palanka
Student organizers say the goal is to show solidarity with local communities and encourage voter participation, emphasizing that local elections should not be seen as unimportant.
Forums and Candidate Meetings
Each event will begin with a large public forum, where students and candidates from student-backed electoral lists will discuss why they entered politics and how the student movement hopes to support local communities.
“We are not coming just to stand on a stage,” organizers said. “We want to be a wind at the backs of people who decided to fight for justice in their municipalities.”
In addition to the discussions, information desks will be set up to recruit and train election observers, helping citizens learn how they can monitor polling stations and prevent potential electoral manipulation during the March 29 vote.
Cultural and Community Activities
Organizers also plan music, cultural activities, and community gatherings after the discussions to create a more positive atmosphere around political engagement.
In Kula, for example, a community bazaar will be organized where residents can present handmade works and meet candidates from the student list “Voice of the Youth of Kula Municipality.”
Student activists say their campaign aims to prove that “the fight for free cities must be full of life and hope, not fear.”
