Serbia 2025: Serbia wants a return to normal life
Serbia 2025: Serbia wants a return to normal life

Author(s): Author Not Specified
Subject(s): Civil Society, Governance
Published by: IFIMES Mednarodni inštitut za bližnjevzhodne in balkanske študije
Summary/Abstract: Politically, the collapse of the canopy in Novi Sad on 1 November 2024 served as a catalyst for debate over the accountability of both local and national authorities. The opposition sought to exploit the incident as evidence of government inefficiency and the opacity of the public procurement system, even pushing for early elections. Socially, the accident underscored a sense of insecurity and vulnerability among citizens in their daily lives in Serbia and the wider region. Concerns over the safety of public spaces have come to symbolise the absence of systemic care for people’s well-being, reinforcing the prevailing perception that the state prioritises political and economic interests above those of its citizens. Institutionally, the incident exposed weaknesses in oversight, regulation, and the enforcement of standards. It highlights the need for a thorough reform of quality control mechanisms in construction and urban planning.

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