Thousands rally in Novi Sad as Serbia protesters renew calls for snap elections

Thousands of people gathered in Novi Sad, Serbia, on Saturday (20 Jun) to commemorate the 16 people killed in the 2024 railway station awning collapse while renewing calls for snap general elections.

The student-led demonstration forms part of wider anti-government protests that followed the disaster. Protesters, opposition parties and rights groups argue the collapse reflected broader concerns over governance, public construction projects and corruption. President Aleksandar Vučić and his allies reject the allegations.

Key developments:

  • Student-led protesters called for free and fair elections ahead of the scheduled 2027 parliamentary and presidential polls.
  • President Aleksandar Vučić said supporters would hold a rally on 27 June.
  • Serbia’s EU accession process continues to depend on reforms including the rule of law, judicial independence, electoral standards and anti-corruption measures.

ℹ️ Reuters

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A drone view shows demonstrators attending a student-led protest seeking to maintain the momentum of a nationwide anti-government movement that emerged after the deadly collapse of the Novi Sad railway station canopy in November 2024, in Novi Sad, Serbia, June 20, 2026. REUTERS Zorana Jevtic
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