Settlements in Serbia. Police officers arrested for torture in a government complex

Serbia is adapting to a new political landscape following the victory of the Student List, which emerged after protests triggered by a tragic incident in Novi Sad. On November 1, 2024, a roof collapse at the renovated train station killed 16 people. Protests led to police brutality, with allegations against elite officers for torturing detainees in August 2025. The Ministry of Internal Affairs reported that these officers inflicted pain and suffering to extract information. The protests saw excessive police force, including tear gas and crowd control measures. Activists accuse former President Aleksandar Vučić and his party of political violence and corruption, which they deny.