Thousands of Serbians protest government pressure on universities

Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete December 22, 2025 at 09:30 AM

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On December 22, 2025, thousands of demonstrators protested in Novi Pazar, Serbia, against alleged government pressure on state universities. The protests were triggered by reports that dozens of professors have lost their jobs. Additionally, some students have reportedly been unable to enroll in universities. These actions are believed to be related to the professors' and students' participation in anti-government protests earlier in the year. The demonstrators are protesting what they perceive as undue influence and interference by the government in academic institutions.

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Key Player Opposition Context

State universities 60% Novi Pazar 70% Government of Serbia 80% Serbia 90%

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government pressure 90% university 80% state universities 70% protest 70% anti-government protests 60% academic freedom 50% job loss 40% student enrollment 40%

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Al Jazeera

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70%

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Serbia

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