University of Zagreb Faculty distances itself from Professor Maršavelski

The leadership of the Faculty of Law at the University of Zagreb has issued a statement distancing the institution from the political activities of Professor Aleksandar Maršavelski. The faculty reported that it learned of his involvement in organizing a student movement in Serbia through media reports rather than internal channels.

Maršavelski, a professor in the Department of Criminal Law, reportedly used the pseudonym “Friend of the Students” to publish letters in the Serbian newspaper Danas. In these writings, he allegedly advised Serbian students on political organizing against the government of Aleksandar Vučić, suggested the formation of an expert government, and advised against certain political candidates.

The faculty administration stated that while professors enjoy academic and constitutional freedoms, they must strictly separate personal political engagements from their professional duties and institutional roles. The faculty is currently investigating whether Maršavelski’s activities were entirely separate from his work at the university. A decision regarding his employment status will be made following the conclusion of this review.