Why has the Ferrari flag become a symbol of protest and resistance in Serbia?

Mass protests growing in Serbia against the government and President Vučić

After four and a half months of constant protests, the Serbian capital Belgrade recently witnessed the biggest demonstration since the breakup of Yugoslavia more than 30 years ago.

Why has the Ferrari flag become a symbol of protest and resistance in Serbia?

For nearly thirty years, in Serbia, the Ferrari flag has been much more than just a sports symbol. From Maranello to Belgrade, from Monza to Novi Sad, that red banner with the Prancing Horse has become an emblem of protest and resistance, waving among the crowds during the most critical moments in the political history of the Balkan country. It was December 7, 1996, when, during a demonstration against the regime of Slobodan Milošević, a Ferrari…

In the context of large-scale protests shaking Serbia, Moscow is discreetly but firmly intervening to support Aleksandar Vučić's regime in repressing them.

The latest research by New Serbian Political Thought shows that the Serbian Progressive Party and Aleksandar Vučić are in serious decline. Moreover, according to NSPM editor Đorđe Vukadinović, this is the first time since the arrival of SNS, that the number of those who are against the government is greater than the number of those who support it. When the figures from previous public opinion surveys are taken into account, it can be seen that t…

After the "15 for 15" protest held in Belgrade, nothing is the same anymore - neither for the government nor for the citizens, political analyst Dušan Janjić said. "One thing has been clear since March 15, that the government is not a guarantor of stability and security, not only for the citizens it is opposed to, but also for the international community due to open regional problems," Janjić believes.

Serbia's Historic Protests: A Call for Accountability and Change

Mass protests erupted in Serbia’s capital, Belgrade, as an estimated 100,000 to 325,000 demonstrators gathered to voice their discontent against President Aleksandar Vucic and his government. The protests, sparked by a tragic railway station collapse that killed 15 people, have become a significant movement demanding accountability and an end to corruption. Key Takeaways Massive Turnout: Estimates of protest attendance range from 100,000 to ove…