"Serbian Protests Escalate as Opposition and Students Decry Election Results Amidst Accusations of Western Influence"
Tens of thousands protested in Belgrade against alleged vote fraud in the recent Serbian elections, calling for the EU to scrutinize the government's actions more closely. The protests, reminiscent of the 1990s demonstrations against Slobodan Milošević, have been ongoing since the December 17 vote, with accusations of voter manipulation and police confrontations. Opposition figures, including a hunger-striking politician, have called for the election results to be overturned, while students and other activists continue to demonstrate against the erosion of democratic norms.