**Serbian Government Supports Student Demands**
The Serbian government has acknowledged the students’ demands as justified and important. A document sent to all Serbian embassies in EU member states explains that the government is committed to fighting corruption, upholding the rule of law, and strengthening institutions.
**Student Protests Sparked by Tragic Accident**
The protests were sparked by a tragic accident at the train station in Novi Sad, where 15 people died and two were seriously injured. The students also protested physical assaults on their colleagues during a silent protest outside a university in Belgrade.
**Government Acknowledges Student Demands**
The government has recognized the four key demands of the students:
1. Fighting corruption
2. Upholding the rule of law
3. Strengthening institutions
4. Increasing funding for state universities
The document explains that the government has made every effort to ensure the safety of protesters, even when they were not officially registered as required by law.
**Government Responds to Student Demands**
The government has launched a criminal investigation into the tragic accident at the train station and has published relevant documentation related to the renovation. The President has pardoned six students who were arrested during protests.
**Funding for State Universities Increased**
The government will increase funding for state universities by 20%, which will be reflected in the 2025 budget.
**Government Committed to Reforms**
The document emphasizes that the government is committed to reforms, including accelerated European integration and condemnation of all forms of violence.
