The resignation of Serbian Prime Minister Milos Vučević and Novi Sad Mayor Milan Đurić following nationwide protests may not be enough to calm the unrest sparked by the deadly train station collapse in November. Protesters, who initially demanded these resignations, have shifted their focus toward broader systemic reforms, emphasizing institutional integrity and the fight against corruption, reports RFE.
Despite President Aleksandar Vučić’s assurances to meet their demands—including the release of reconstruction documents, dropping charges against arrested students, and indicting those accused of assaulting protesters—skepticism remains high.
The government’s confidence vote scheduled for January 29, seen as a formality following Vučević’s resignation, is unlikely to diffuse the widespread frustration. With protesters calling for systemic change and transparency, Serbia’s ruling Serbian Progressive Party faces mounting challenges in addressing public discontent.
