Thousands gather at pro-government rally in Serbia

A supporter of the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) lights a flare during a pro-government rally backing Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic's policies and opposing months of student-led protests, in Belgrade, Serbia, April 12, 2025. REUTERS/Djordje Kojadinovic

BELGRADE (Reuters) -More than 10,000 of Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic's supporters rallied in the capital Belgrade on Wednesday to back the populist's policies after a year of anti-government protests.

Gathered in front of parliament, the Vucic supporters, many of whom travelled to the capital in buses organised by Vucic's party, waved national flags and chanted "Vucic, the Serb" and "Serbia" as loudspeakers played patriotic songs.