Novi Sad prosecutors investigate political clashes as Student List faces sanction debate

The Higher Public Prosecutor's Office in Novi Sad has requested police assistance to identify individuals involved in a violent clash between supporters of the United Serbia list and the Student List. The confrontation occurred on September 29 near the intersection of Bulevar Oslobođenja and Jevrejska Street. Authorities have ordered the review of surveillance footage and social media videos to isolate specific instances of physical violence and determine if criminal offenses related to violent behavior at public gatherings occurred.

Separately, the Student List has faced political backlash following its announcement that, under its program, Serbia would not impose sanctions on Russia. The group argued that sanctions are ineffective for addressing security challenges and cited Serbia's own historical experience with such measures. This stance has caused friction within the pro-European opposition, with figures like Goran Ješić and lawyer Čedomir Stojković questioning the alignment of other opposition groups, such as the Movement of Free Citizens (PSG), with the Student List's position.