16-Hour Belgrade Protest: University's Plea for Reform

Belgrade Intersection Blockaded for 16 Hours: University Protest Highlights Demands for Reform. On June 10th, 2025, Belgrade witnessed a significant protest as university professors and students occupied a major intersection for 16 hours. This symbolic action, representing the 16 victims of a recent school shooting in Novi Sad, underscored their demands for higher education reform. Protesters presented three key demands to the Serbian government: the creation of a working group to draft a new higher education law, the withdrawal of a controversial regulation deemed punitive towards protesters, and the establishment of clear quotas for student enrollment. One protester, Goran Knežević, a professor at Belgrade University, stated, "The university feels its autonomy is being undermined by the government's actions." The protest, which involved a large number of participants, highlighted growing concerns about higher education in Serbia and the students' determination to achieve meaningful change. The government's response to these demands remains awaited, and the video offers a compelling account of this important event.