Posted on 03/04/2025 9:38:57 AM PST by Red Badger
Things may get heated in Congress, but never do they fall apart like this.
Opposition lawmakers in Serbia threw smoke grenades and tear gas at fellow parliamentarians in a show of opposition to the government and to express their support for current student protests.
The demonstrations were a response to the collapse of a roof at a train station several months ago that killed 15 people and now threatens to bring down the country’s government.
The attack took place during a legislative session after the ruling coalition, led by the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS), approved the parliamentary agenda.
As the agenda was approved, several opposition politicians rushed toward the parliamentary speaker, clashing with security guards.
Other individuals then threw smoke grenades and tear gas, covering the room in black and pink smoke.
Two people were injured by the attack, according to House Speaker Ana Brnabic, with one suffering a stroke and currently in critical condition.
“The parliament will continue to work and to defend Serbia,” she told the session.
Watch the clips below:
Ironically, the government’s agenda involved meeting some of the opposition’s demands.
This included passing a law increasing funding for universities and also noting the resignation of Prime Minister Milos Vucevic.
However, opposition lawmakers insisted the session was illegal and consequently chose to attack their colleagues.
Serbia is a parliamentary republic led by President Aleksandar Vučić and the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS), which is said to have center-right and nationalist leanings.
While officially seeking EU membership, Serbia also maintains close ties with Russia and China, making its true geopolitical loyalties unclear.
Amid calls to step down, Vučić has accused foreign powers of using “hybrid tactics” to undermine his government, similar to what many globalists have tried to do in Hungary.
“I will expose in full detail how much money was paid over the last four years to destroy Serbia and make it a vassal state,” he said recently.
“They want Serbia to stop making its own decisions and instead serve foreign interests.”
Democrats observe in envy.
Yeah, I was wondering if the SOTU will be like that.
Gentlemen....you cannot fight in the war room!
Looks like an actual insurrection. January 6 looked nothing like that.
At least they are wearing ties.
He’s addressing Congress tonight!
Secret Service: Shoot to kill. A threat is a threat.
I love the Serbs! Lol.
Remember, all cultures are equal.
Coming to the US soon.
This was pretty cool.
Korean ladies are not to be trifled with..
I wondered the same.
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