‘We’ve proved that change is possible’ – but Serbia protesters unsure of next move

With student-led activists reluctant to engage politically against well-entrenched regime, many are asking: now what?When Serbian protesters took over the town of Novi Sad this weekend and staged a triumphant street festival, occasional chants could be heard of an old slogan dating back a quarter of a century.“Gotov je!” (“He’s finished!”) was the mantra of the 2000 revolt that brought down Serbia’s post-communist dictator Slobodan Milošević. This time it was aimed at his successor, President Aleksandar Vučić, but the chant did not travel far among the tens of thousands gathered in Novi Sad. Continue reading...

Feb 3, 2025 - 19:19
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‘We’ve proved that change is possible’ – but Serbia protesters unsure of next move

With student-led activists reluctant to engage politically against well-entrenched regime, many are asking: now what?

When Serbian protesters took over the town of Novi Sad this weekend and staged a triumphant street festival, occasional chants could be heard of an old slogan dating back a quarter of a century.

“Gotov je!” (“He’s finished!”) was the mantra of the 2000 revolt that brought down Serbia’s post-communist dictator Slobodan Milošević. This time it was aimed at his successor, President Aleksandar Vučić, but the chant did not travel far among the tens of thousands gathered in Novi Sad. Continue reading...