Anti-Corruption Protests Grow in Serbia Amid Calls for Early Elections

Student-led anti-corruption protests have erupted in Belgrade, the capital of Serbia, as demonstrators clash with security forces and demand new elections. The protests, which have escalated into violent confrontations, are part of a growing movement calling for accountability and transparency amid allegations of widespread corruption under President Aleksandar Vucic’s administration. The unrest has intensified over the past week, with demonstrators setting fire to an office building belonging to the ruling party in Novi Sad. President Vucic addressed the nation, vowing to restore order, stating,