Serbia
‘Our Names Don’t Matter’
Serbian students have occupied university buildings and staged protests since November, demanding transparency, accountability and an end to corruption after a deadly train station collapse. Their leaderless movement has sparked nationwide demonstrations for democratic reform, in contrast to authoritarian trends across Europe and the U.S.
The Art of Lying
As Serbia grapples with one of the most significant organized crime problems in Europe, politicians are turning a craze for polygraph testing to their own advantage. With a weak legal system and using state-controlled media, they hope to clear their name in the court of public opinion.