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Serbia protesters welcome EU's rebuke of police violence

Olivera Zivkovic in Belgrade, Serbia
October 31, 2025

A year ago, 16 people were killed when a concrete canopy collapsed at the Novi Sad railway station. The incident sparked anti-corruption demonstrations across Serbia that were violently suppressed by police. A new resolution by the European Parliament backs the protesters.

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Serbian student Arsa Stojanovic was severely injured by police during anti-government protests sparked by the Novi Sad railway station canopy collapse a year ago.

His case highlights rising state violence and repression in Serbia.

The European Parliament has condemned the crackdown, urging investigations and supporting peaceful protest.

While reactions are mixed, students see the resolution as a hopeful sign for democratic change.