Protests surge in Serbia over infrastructure failure; Hungary sees backlash against Orbán; Romania protests against extremism.
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Protests in Serbia, which journalists describe as the largest in modern Serbian history, began after a tragic collapse of a concrete platform at a railway station in Novi Sad, killing 15 people, including five children, despite recent reconstruction. Initial government explanations were dismissed by independent journalists, and while some ministers resigned, no one took responsibility or faced criminal charges. Public anger in Serbia is fueled by widespread corruption. The protests have since expanded beyond the opposition to include academics, farmers, and residents, with 64% of surveyed citizens supporting the movement.
In Hungary, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán faced strong opposition and protests during a national holiday speech, where he harshly criticized the opposition, labeling them as “traitors” serving imperial interests. The opposition responded with a large rally, with leaders calling for accountability and asset confiscation against Orbán’s dynasty.
In Romania, following the annulment of presidential election results and subsequent investigations into candidate Calin Georgescu, a protest occurred when he was charged. This demonstration, attended by about 10,000 people, saw some attempts to damage property, leading to public order violations. In response, a counter-demonstration was held on March 15th against extremism and for democracy and the European Union.
