Serbian MPs set off flares and smoke grenades inside parliament
Briefly

During the first day of parliament's spring session in Serbia, opposition lawmakers ignited flares and released teargas in protest of the government's handling of corruption. The session escalated as lawmakers clashed with security, and Ana Brnabic condemned their actions, declaring that the country will continue to thrive despite unrest. This parliamentary chaos follows months of protests stemming from a tragic train station roof collapse in Novi Sad that killed 15. Government response has been mixed, with officials accusing foreign interests of fueling the protests while also calling for dialogue.
The parliament will continue to work and to defend Serbia, Brnabic asserted, emphasizing the government's resilience against the protests that have plagued the nation for months.
Following the roof collapse of a Novi Sad train station, which resulted in 15 fatalities, anti-corruption protests erupted, highlighting ongoing corruption issues and lack of oversight.
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