Key facts
- Thousands protested in Novi Sad, Serbia, on Saturday demanding snap general elections.
- Protesters allege government mismanagement and corruption following a railway station disaster that killed 16 people.
- The student-led movement seeks to challenge President Aleksandar Vucic and his Serbian Progressive Party.
- Vucic acknowledged potential early elections and announced a rally for his supporters on June 27.
- Serbia's EU accession is contingent on improving rule of law, including fair elections and combating corruption.
Thousands of protesters gathered in Novi Sad, Serbia, on Saturday to demand early general elections, citing government mismanagement and corruption following a deadly railway station disaster. The student-led movement, which has seen protests turn violent at times, aims to challenge President Aleksandar Vucic and his Serbian Progressive Party, who have been in power for 13 years.