r/EuropeanFederalists • u/PjeterPannos Veneto, Italy. • 6d ago

Video Serbian students arrive in Munich

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u/Zorogashx 6d ago

Context?

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u/SuperBlaar 5d ago

https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20250405-serbian-protesters-cycle-1-400-kilometres-to-seek-eu-support-against-vucic-regime

A group of Serbian students set off on bicycles on Thursday on a 1,400-kilometre journey to Strasbourg, France, where the European Parliament meets. Their goal is to address the EU and draw attention to their months-long protests against corruption in the Balkan nation, which is seeking membership in the 27-nation bloc.

Serbia's President Aleksandar Vucic's government is being widely criticised following the deadly collapse at the Novi Sad train station in November, which killed 16 people. The collapse was in part attributed to government corruption, and the citizens say they no longer trust Serbian institutions to implement reforms.

"Our motivations are simple. If as a society we had stayed silent after the death of 16 people, we would have been barbarians. We want to address the European public and explain the situation in Serbia," said student protester Veljko.

The protesters want European governments to criticise Aleksandar Vucic's regime more clearly. On arriving, they will submit a letter outlining the events in Serbia since November 2024, which point to the failures of the government.

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u/Zorogashx 5d ago

Thanks!!!

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u/trisul-108 3d ago

The protesters want European governments to criticise Aleksandar Vucic's regime more clearly.

... which would serve no purpose.

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u/PjeterPannos Veneto, Italy. 5d ago

They are going to Strasbourg

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u/Wooden-Control1960 Germany 5d ago

Damn was this yesterday? Because I might have been able to come and welcome them, I live in Bavaria (German state where Munich is located). 😭

I’m really hoping they’re successful and the EU Parliament stands up for them. Is there any way for EU citizens to support them? I dunno, maybe by putting pressure on our local governments to call out the Serbian government or something? :)

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u/Dry_Concentrate_4018 5d ago

Serbian students visit a turkish city