On September 9th, 2026, then-president Aleksandar Vučić called a snap parliamentary election two years after the collapse of the Novi Sad railway station canopy sparked mass protests. These protests were driven by suspicions of corruption among those in power. Protesters have demanded accountability and systemic reforms
Read MoreAfter the 2014 annexation of Crimea and the EU- and US-imposed sanctions on Russia, the Kremlin employed a counter-strategy: disinformation and propaganda. The Western Balkans, a key strategic partner to the EU and NATO, became a fertile ground for Russian disinformation campaigns. Capitalizing on ethnic divides, weak institutions, and the deteriorating freedom of media, the Kremlin inserted itself into the region. Using Serbia as a launch site for disinformation, Russia established a regional base for the Sputnik news agency in Belgrade.
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