A recent public opinion poll commissioned by the Serbian government, which was reviewed by the Financial Times, reveals a notable decline in support for President Aleksandar Vučić. The findings indicate that only one-third of respondents express confidence in his leadership, while 55 percent do not trust him.

Conversely, the protests led by Serbian students, who have been demonstrating and disrupting universities for several months, enjoy the backing of 58 percent of survey participants, as reported in the Financial Times article titled “Serbs arrive in Belgrade: It’s time to end the regime,” concerning today’s protests in Belgrade.

“An internal government poll, accessed by the Financial Times, highlights a significant drop in support for Vučić and his Serbian Progressive Party: 55 percent of respondents lack trust in him, while only a third express confidence in his leadership. Furthermore, students garner 58 percent support,” notes the London-based publication.

The report also indicates that hundreds of thousands of Serbs are rallying against Vučić’s oppressive regime and corruption, standing firm despite concerns of potential violent crackdowns from the authorities.

The Serbian parliament remains on lockdown, with Western embassies in Belgrade cautioning their citizens about the risk of violence, reminiscent of the tumultuous end to Slobodan Milosevic’s rule 25 years ago, according to the London paper.

The article mentions that the sustained protests represent a considerable challenge for Vučić, who is reportedly referred to as “the propaganda minister during Milošević’s era,” yet has managed to endure politically despite the mass demonstrations.

Additionally, the Financial Times highlights a statement from Belgrade student Anđela Radojević, noting, “We have collectively agreed that it is time for the regime to be overthrown because a life worth living can only emerge after that.”

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