Serbia Parliament Chaos: MPs Injured in the Incident
Tensions erupted in the Serbian Parliament on Tuesday after smoke bombs were thrown during a voting session on university funding. Three MPs were injured, and the altercation escalated into chaos. The political crisis in the country is deepening as opposition parties demand the resignation of Prime Minister Miloš Vučević.
Belgrade: On Tuesday, chaos erupted in the Serbian Parliament when smoke bombs were thrown, causing a disturbance. Three MPs were injured in the incident, with one of them sustaining severe injuries. The Parliament was set to vote on a bill intended to increase funding for university education. Opposition parties, arguing that the session was unconstitutional, initially demanded the resignation of Prime Minister Miloš Vučević's government. About an hour after the session began, the Parliament became chaotic. Opposition members waved banners reading "Serbia is growing, but governance is weakening" and shouted slogans while waving flags. For more details, visit Vaartha.
The altercation between MPs soon escalated, with smoke bombs being thrown, according to videos that surfaced. Eggs and water bottles were also thrown during the clashes. Authorities reported that three people were injured in the unrest. The Speaker of the Parliament, Ana Brnabić, criticized the opposition, calling them extremists. This incident clearly shows the political crisis unfolding in the country. The government's downfall has been imminent due to months of ongoing anti-corruption protests. With protests intensifying, Prime Minister Vučević resigned from his position in January, though Parliament has yet to approve his resignation.
The anti-corruption movement in Serbia gained momentum after the tragic collapse of the roof at the Novi Sad railway station in November, which killed 15 people. Since then, students have taken the lead in pushing for a corruption-free system. The movement gained widespread support from intellectuals, judges, farmers, lawyers, and actors. Due to the increasing intensity of the movement, Prime Minister Miloš Pučević recently resigned. It is expected that Parliament will approve his resignation within 30 days, leading either to the formation of a new government or to a mid-term election. However, the process in Parliament has not yet started. Meanwhile, a discussion took place in Parliament regarding the bill to increase funding for university education. During the voting on the bill, severe chaos broke out between government and opposition members.
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