Serbian Prime Minister Milos Vucevic has resigned amid ongoing student protests. On Tuesday, January 28, he announced his resignation.
According to The Guardian, students in the capital city of Belgrade blocked a major road on Monday. Farmers also joined the protest, and as the blockade disrupted significant areas of the capital, pressure mounted on the Prime Minister to step down.
The protests began after a roof collapse at a railway station in Novi Sad on November 15, which claimed the lives of 15 people. Students alleged corruption during the construction of the station and argued that the tragedy could have been avoided if proper protocols had been followed.
Yesterday, President Aleksandar Vucic announced plans for discussions with protesters and significant changes within the government. However, on the same day, students blocked the Autokomanda junction, a central hub in the capital, causing widespread disruption.
Since November, when the protests first began, students have faced daily attacks, but the movement only grew stronger. Over time, the protests spread to more than 100 cities across the country. The movement gained widespread support from judiciary officials, teachers, businesspeople, and the general public.
On Monday, when students blocked the roads, farmers joined them with their large tractors, intensifying the blockade.
Following the railway station roof collapse, the country’s Transport Minister, Goran Vesic, was forced to resign immediately. However, the students continued their protests, demanding broader accountability and systemic reforms.