In Belgrade’s Pioneer Park, students protesting university blockades are joined by Kosovo Serbs backing Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic.. “We came from Kosovo voluntarily. No one organised us,” one protester told Radio Free Europe (RFE). But for many, the protest is about supporting Vu?i?, not education.
The park has become a focal point for political figures from Kosovo, including Sasha Milloshevic and Milan Kovacevic, both connected to the Serbian government. RFE also spotted former JSO members, known for war crimes.
Some Kosovo Serbs, like Goran Antic, support the student protest for “the truth.” He’s organised transport for others in his community, yet he claims many participants are there for financial gain or promises of work, accusing them of being manipulated by Serbia’s ruling party.
The protests are being viewed as part of a broader political strategy to bolster Vucic’s power ahead of the 2025 elections, with some suggesting they’re a “human shield” for his presidency.
A rally in Belgrade on March 15 will continue the fight for educational access, but political motivations remain central to the protests.
