Inside Europe Inside Europe 6 February 2025
Feb 6, 2025
Guy Delaunay, DW's Balkans correspondent, provides revealing insights into the protests in Serbia and the impending elections in Kosovo. Jens Stoltenberg, the former NATO chief and Norway's new Finance Minister, discusses his unexpected return to politics. Meanwhile, Ben Batka delves into Finland’s rightward political shift, focusing on how it impacts migrants, asylum seekers, and societal attitudes towards immigration. The podcast highlights pressing issues of political unrest, accountability, and the human stories behind shifting politics in Europe.
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Novi Sad Railway Station Disaster
- A concrete canopy collapsed at Novi Sad railway station in Serbia, killing 15 people.
- This sparked outrage and protests due to suspected corruption in the government's infrastructure project.
Unique Aspects of Serbian Protests
- Serbian protests are unique in their attempt to bridge divides between young and old, and urban and rural populations.
- Farmers, teachers, and lawyers have joined student-led protests, expanding the movement's reach.
Vucic's Accountability
- Concentrated power in Serbia's executive branch makes President Vucic personally accountable.
- The Prime Minister's resignation was a sacrifice to appease protesters, but the protests continue.