The government’s weak response to a deadly collapse in 2024 triggered the largest protest in Serbian history. We interviewed Petar, an alumni involved in this student-led democratic movement.

The trend is clear: Serbian youth are more conservative than ever. It’s easy to engage in isolationist, patriotic, conspiranoic narratives… But some alternative, open-minded communities resist.

As Serbia's president stockpiles sugar and predicts disaster, the nation's youth grapple with their own truths. Amid these populist theatrics, three young voices think about what the future holds.