Vucic's Authoritarian Grip Tightens in Serbia The protests that rocked Belgrade on Saturday were a stark reminder of the deep seated discontent brewing in Serbia.
President Aleksandar Vucic has been consolidating power for over a decade, and the scenes of police clashing with protesters were a far cry from the promised democratic ideals that Serbia's leaders have long touted as they pursue EU membership.
The student led movement began after the tragic collapse of a railway station roof in Novi Sad.