# Andrija Hebrang criticizes Maršavelski appointment > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/aleksandar-maravelski-involvement-in-serbian-student-unrest > Updated: 2026-11-07T07:45:32.000Z. Sources: 20. Developments: 5. Aleksandar Maršavelski, a professor at the University of Zagreb, has resigned from the Croatian Council for Civil Oversight of Security and Intelligence Agencies. His resignation follows his admission that he provided political advice to a Serbian student movement while writing under the pseudonym “Prijatelj studenata” (Friend of Students) for the newspaper Danas. Maršavelski stated he advised the movement on political organization, electoral lists, and the formation of an expert government. He claimed he used a pseudonym to avoid fueling allegations of foreign interference in Serbian politics, acting instead out of a duty to support human rights. He reportedly advised students on organizing against the government of Aleksandar Vučić and suggested avoiding certain political candidates. The situation has drawn sharp criticism from Croatian officials. Minister of Justice, Administration, and Digital Transformation Damir Habijan described Maršavelski’s actions as “absolutely unacceptable,” warning that his engagement could allow Belgrade to claim Croatia is interfering in Serbian internal affairs. Political tension remains high as the Most party has demanded a review of the Council’s selection process. Adding to the criticism, former Croatian Minister of Defense Dr. Andrija Hebrang has questioned how Maršavelski passed security clearances. Hebrang alleged that Maršavelski has “openly agitated against the Croatian state” and failed to act in the national interest. Hebrang argued that the appointment reflects systemic issues regarding the control of the security and intelligence agency (SOA) and called for deep reforms to protect national interests. ## Claims - Aleksandar Maršavelski wrote columns under the pseudonym “Friend of Students” in the Serbian newspaper Danas. (reported by 8 sources) - Maršavelski provided political advice to a Serbian student movement regarding strategy and electoral lists. (reported by 4 sources) - Maršavelski was appointed to the Council by the Croatian Parliament on July 15, 2026. (reported by 3 sources) - The Most political party demanded the immediate resignation of Maršavelski and a review of the Council's election process. (reported by 2 sources) - The Možemo! platform reportedly supported Maršavelski's candidacy. (reported by 2 sources) - Aleksandar Maršavelski resigned from the Council for Civil Oversight of Security and Intelligence Agencies. (reported by 1 source) - Vanja Bajović, a professor at the University of Belgrade, stated she was not involved in organizing Maršavelski's visits or lectures. (reported by 1 source) ## Timeline ### 2026-11-07: Andrija Hebrang criticizes security agency oversight appointment Former Croatian Minister Andrija Hebrang criticized the appointment of Aleksandar Maršavelski to security oversight, alleging the choice undermines national interests and intelligence agency stability. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/andrija-hebrang-criticizes-security-agency-oversight-appointment ### 2026-11-05: University of Zagreb Faculty distances itself from Professor Maršavelski The University of Zagreb's Faculty of Law is investigating Professor Aleksandar Maršavelski after he allegedly advised Serbian students on political organizing against the current Serbian government. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/university-of-zagreb-faculty-distances-itself-from-professor-maravelski ### 2026-11-05: Aleksandar Maršavelski resigns from security oversight role Aleksandar Maršavelski has resigned from Croatia's security agency oversight council after admitting to advising Serbian student protesters under a pseudonym. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/aleksandar-maravelski-resigns-from-security-oversight-council ### 2026-11-03: Aleksandar Maršavelski resigns from Croatian intelligence oversight council Aleksandar Maršavelski has resigned from Croatia's intelligence oversight council after admitting to providing political advice to Serbian student protesters under a pseudonym. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/aleksandar-maravelski-accused-of-advising-serbian-student-movement ### 2026-10-31: Aleksandar Maršavelski reveals role advising Serbian students Zagreb law professor Aleksandar Maršavelski admitted to using the pseudonym “Friend of Students” to secretly advise and strategize with Serbian students during recent political blockades. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/aleksandar-maravelski-reveals-role-advising-serbian-students --- Cite as: Andrija Hebrang criticizes Maršavelski appointment. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/aleksandar-maravelski-involvement-in-serbian-student-unrest