Chaos erupted in the Serbian parliament on Monday as lawmakers from the ruling and opposition parties clashed, with smoke bombs in red and black colors detonated inside the chamber. Speaker Ana Brnabić continued presiding over the session despite the disruption, as ministers remained present while opposition MPs protested loudly.
Brnabić stated that a female lawmaker who was struck by a smoke bomb was in critical condition. Meanwhile, demonstrators gathered outside the parliament building.
At 14:31 local time, the First Basic Public Prosecutor’s Office issued a statement announcing an official investigation. Prosecutors have instructed law enforcement to gather evidence and determine the identities of those who smuggled and deployed pyrotechnic devices inside the National Assembly.
At 14:26, Speaker Brnabić encouraged ruling party lawmakers to persist with the session, clapping and shouting, “Let’s work, let’s work!” She stated that nothing would stop the government’s agenda. The parliamentary chamber was visibly divided—Serbian flags were displayed on the ruling party’s side, while opposition members held banners depicting a bloodied fist.
At 14:19, opposition lawmakers unfurled large banners featuring a bloodied hand, a symbolic protest against the ruling coalition.
At 14:12, Brnabić denounced opposition MPs, comparing their actions to those of Kosovo’s Prime Minister Albin Kurti. She declared that their tactics would fail and claimed that even their close relatives would no longer support them.
At 13:57, after a brief respite, more smoke bombs were thrown into the chamber, engulfing the hall in thick smoke. Brnabić labeled the opposition “a terrorist gang.” ZLF MP Radomir Lazović activated a fire extinguisher, covering government officials in white powder, while ruling party MPs waved Serbian flags.
At 13:47, SNS MP Radoslav Milojičić Kena expressed confusion over how opposition lawmakers smuggled the smoke bombs into parliament and urged an investigation. He emphasized the ruling coalition’s commitment to stability and vowed to continue the session as planned.
At 13:27, ZLF MP Radomir Lazović addressed reporters, describing the parliament session as the culmination of widespread social unrest. He accused the ruling party of attempting to pass controversial agreements under the guise of addressing student demands.
At 13:05, President Aleksandar Vučić visited MP Jasmina Obradović, who was reportedly in critical condition after being struck by a smoke bomb.
At 13:23, Brnabić announced there would be no lunch break, insisting that the government remained committed to fulfilling student demands.
At 11:58, security forces inside the parliament were reinforced. Emergency medical teams arrived, and lawmaker Obradović was taken to the hospital.
At 11:44, Brnabić accused opposition lawmakers of causing MP Obradović to suffer a stroke due to the impact of the smoke bomb. She condemned them for endangering lives and attempting to incite a “color revolution.”
Despite the ongoing disorder, Brnabić insisted at 11:36 that the session must proceed as planned, with government ministers remaining in attendance.
