**Serbian Prime Minister Meets with Belgrade University Rector**
In a significant meeting, Serbian Prime Minister Djuro Macut gathered with Belgrade University Rector Vladan Djokic at the government headquarters. This encounter has sparked interest, given the current climate of protests and controversy surrounding educational institutions.
According to a government statement released on Tuesday, the discussion between the two leaders took place in an open and constructive atmosphere. In attendance were Education Minister Associate Professor Dr Dejan Vuk Stankovic and Science, Technological Development, and Innovation Minister Academy member Professor Dr Bela Balint. Other notable participants included Belgrade University Deputy Dean for Finances Zorica Vujic and Deputy Rector Dejan Popovic.
This meeting comes amidst ongoing protests against the Education Ministry’s appointment of certain individuals, which has seen Education Minister Stankovic’s staff claiming he was absent from crucial meetings during this time. Notably, Rector Djokic faced police questioning last week, following charges related to a blockade at the country’s universities. Earlier, he had voiced support for students and their demands in a parliamentary committee meeting chaired by Speaker Ana Brnabic.
This development marks an important step towards addressing the current tensions within Serbia’s educational sector. As the situation continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how these efforts will impact the lives of those directly affected by the protests and related controversies.
