Contents: Politics

A Curtain, Not a Leader: Serbia’s Incoming Prime Minister and the Crumbling Regime Behind Him

The proposed new Prime Minister of Serbia is Dr. Đuro Macut. Although there are those who have faith in the professional qualifications of the well-known endocrinologist, few truly believe that the future prime minister will be able to independently lead the government.

The proposed new Prime Minister of Serbia is Dr. Đuro Macut. Although there are those who have faith in the professional qualifications of the well-known endocrinologist, few truly believe that the future prime minister will be able to independently lead the government.

With the largest protest in Serbia behind us, what do we mean by changing the system?

Following the largest student-led protest in Serbia, that took place in Belgrade on March 15, the question about “what’s next” is on the agenda. The fight continues, and with it, discussions about “systemic” change: beyond ethno-nationalist anti-systemic narratives or liberal calls of an expert government, the class conflict, which arises from the concreteness of the student struggle, i.e.: for a (self-organized) society as a political community, should be emphasized.

Following the largest student-led protest in Serbia, that took place in Belgrade on March 15, the question about “what’s next” is on the agenda. The fight continues, and with it, discussions about “systemic” change: beyond ethno-nationalist anti-systemic narratives or liberal calls of an expert government, the class conflict, which arises from the concreteness of the student struggle, i.e.: for a (self-organized) society as a political community, should be emphasized.

Foto: Fakultet dramskih umetnosti u blokadi

Students Blockade the Faculty of Dramatic arts in Belgrade

Students have organized to oppose the violence that was perpetrated at those who participated in the nationally coordinated protest, “Stop, Serbia.”

Students have organized to oppose the violence that was perpetrated at those who participated in the nationally coordinated protest, “Stop, Serbia.”

Foto: građani u protestu

“Serbia, stop” protest action held across the country, incidents in front of Radio Television of Serbia and Faculty of Dramatic Arts

The protest action "Serbia, stop" was held today from 11:52 a.m. to 12:08 am, 15 minutes for the 15 lives lost in the fall of the concrete canopy, across Serbia and clashes broke out in front of the RTS and FDU buildings.

The protest action “Serbia, stop” was held today from 11:52 a.m. to 12:08 am, 15 minutes for the 15 lives lost in the fall of the concrete canopy, across Serbia and clashes broke out in front of the RTS and FDU buildings.

Foto: građani u protestu, policijska intervencija

Opposition Politicians Clash with the Police in Protest of Railway Station Awning Collapse and Political Repression

Members of Parliament on both the national and local level, along with city councilors, are blockading various government buildings in Novi Sad. They are calling for accountability in the wake of the collapse of the railway station awning in Novi Sad that killed 15 people and critically injured two more. They are also demanding the release of those detained at protests calling for such accountability, some of whom are being called political prisoners by civil society organizations.

Members of Parliament on both the national and local level, along with city councilors, are blockading various government buildings in Novi Sad. They are calling for accountability in the wake of the collapse of the railway station awning in Novi Sad that killed 15 people and critically injured two more. They are also demanding the release of those detained at protests calling for such accountability, some of whom are being called political prisoners by civil society organizations.

Fotografija: Ivan Bjelić na građanskom protestu

“Political prisoner” Ivan Bjelic is still in custody

Seven days have passed since activist Ivan Bjelić was detained after the protest in Novi Sad, after which he was ordered to be detained for 30 days. Lawyers say he is a political prisoner.

Seven days have passed since activist Ivan Bjelić was detained after the protest in Novi Sad, after which he was ordered to be detained for 30 days. Lawyers say he is a political prisoner.

Foto: građani u protestu

The “Corruption kills” protest: “The opposition must step to the front line”

Roughly 10,000 people gathered in Belgrade on Monday evening under the slogan "Corruption kills", protesting the circumstances leading to the fall of the awning of the main Railway Station in Novi Sad, which killed 14 people. Despite the strong messages and critique of the state authorities, the rally was dissolved after an hour and a half without any concrete developments.

Roughly 10,000 people gathered in Belgrade on Monday evening under the slogan “Corruption kills”, protesting the circumstances leading to the fall of the awning of the main Railway Station in Novi Sad, which killed 14 people. Despite the strong messages and critique of the state authorities, the rally was dissolved after an hour and a half without any concrete developments.

UN Special Rapporteur Albanese: Israel’s Genocide of Palestinians as colonial erasure

Francesca Albanese, UN Special Rapporteur on the 1967 occupied Palestinian territories (Gaza, the West Bank, and East Jerusalem), says that Israel’s genocide of Palestinians in Gaza is metastasizing.

Francesca Albanese, UN Special Rapporteur on the 1967 occupied Palestinian territories (Gaza, the West Bank, and East Jerusalem), says that Israel’s genocide of Palestinians in Gaza is metastasizing.

Serbian authorities abandon plans to criminalise activism – at least for now

Activists and legal associations pointed out that the proposed Amendments to the Criminal code would effectively criminalise all citizens' insubordinate online activities and decriminalise police brutality.

Activists and legal associations pointed out that the proposed Amendments to the Criminal code would effectively criminalise all citizens’ insubordinate online activities and decriminalise police brutality.

Building of German Parliament; Photo: Herman/Flickr

“Down with profit, long live the environment!”, a strong message from the Serbian diaspora to the authorities in Germany

A protest against lithium mining in Serbia and the development of the Rio Tinto company Jadar project will be held in Berlin today at 5 p.m. local time. In the proclamation that will be read at the protest, the organizers convey clear messages to the authorities in Germany and their partners in Serbia.

A protest against lithium mining in Serbia and the development of the Rio Tinto company Jadar project will be held in Berlin today at 5 p.m. local time. In the proclamation that will be read at the protest, the organizers convey clear messages to the authorities in Germany and their partners in Serbia.

Imprisonment for social media posts and legalized police coercion: New Proposed Changes to Serbia’s Criminal Code

The proposed law on amendments and supplements to the Criminal Code, available on the Ministry of Justice's website, proposes a punishment of up to three years imprisonment for “publishing material that encourages committing a criminal offense,” or even for “knowingly accessing” such material.

The proposed law on amendments and supplements to the Criminal Code, available on the Ministry of Justice’s website, proposes a punishment of up to three years imprisonment for “publishing material that encourages committing a criminal offense,” or even for “knowingly accessing” such material.

“Ben Gurion University actively supports the Israeli state and its actions in Gaza” – The Faculty of Philosophy votes against cooperation with this university

The Faculty of Philosophy of the University of Belgrade voted against the proposal for cooperation with Israel's Ben Gurion University within a master's degree program.

The Faculty of Philosophy of the University of Belgrade voted against the proposal for cooperation with Israel’s Ben Gurion University within a master’s degree program.

Anna Svec and Angelika Adensamer; Photo: LINKS

An interview with LINKS candidates: “We have to fight together for a just international system”

“We aim to balance a Utopian vision of a radically different system with realistic steps to improve life”, state the LINKS candidates at the upcoming Austrian parliamentary elections.

“We aim to balance a Utopian vision of a radically different system with realistic steps to improve life”, state the LINKS candidates at the upcoming Austrian parliamentary elections.

SNS call center at the Novi Sad Fair; Photo: Bravo Novi Sad

Tear gas, water cannons, smashed heads, attacks on journalists, detention of activists – another election in Serbia

Local elections were held in close to 90 cities and local municipalities in Serbia. The day was marked by irregularities and violence against citizens who tried to prevent them.

Local elections were held in close to 90 cities and local municipalities in Serbia. The day was marked by irregularities and violence against citizens who tried to prevent them.

The people are looking for their Robin Hood – An interview with Waltraud Fritz-Klackl of the Communist Party of Austria

Mašina spoke to Waltraud Fritz-Klackl, a member of the Communist Party of Austria since the 1970s, who told us about her party's historical relationship with Yugoslavia, its recent electoral success and the opportunities that lie ahead.

Mašina spoke to Waltraud Fritz-Klackl, a member of the Communist Party of Austria since the 1970s, who told us about her party’s historical relationship with Yugoslavia, its recent electoral success and the opportunities that lie ahead.

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