Ilija Srdanovic pledges accountability for Novi Sad station collapse

Ilija Srdanovic, leader of the Students' List (Egyetemista Lista), has identified investigating the Novi Sad railway station tragedy as a primary task for his incoming administration following victory in Serbia's snap parliamentary elections.

The collapse of the station canopy on November 1, 2024, resulted in 16 deaths and sparked nationwide protests. Demonstrators linked the disaster to alleged corruption and irregularities surrounding the construction project, though the government has denied these claims.

Srdanovic stated that legal and judicial experts are developing a government program to address operational issues within the police and prosecution services. His goals include rectifying procedural deficiencies discovered during the tragedy's investigation and liberating state institutions from political influence to restore public trust.