Belgrade Parliament Banner Removal Attempt Causes Tense Standoff

Belgrade Banner Incident: Women's Attempt to Remove Banner Sparks Public Confrontation Belgrade, Serbia – A video circulating on social media shows a tense confrontation near the Serbian Parliament building on June 7, 2025. The footage depicts two women attempting to remove a large banner, prompting a reaction from onlookers and police intervention. The video, which lasts just over a minute, begins with the two women pulling at the edges of the banner. Passersby quickly gather, some appearing to support the women, others seemingly opposed. One woman is heard shouting, "Ja sam narodni poslanik Republike Srbije!" (I am a Member of Parliament of the Republic of Serbia!). The situation escalates as more people become involved, and police officers arrive to intervene. The video shows officers attempting to calm the situation, while the women continue to express their views. A police officer is seen trying to de-escalate the situation, stating, "Gospođo, nikakav problem nije, ja radim svoj posao." (Madam, there is no problem, I'm doing my job.) The video ends with the women still engaged with the police. The specific content of the banner and the women's motivations remain unclear. However, the incident underscores the importance of freedom of expression and the role of law enforcement in maintaining public order during such events. Further investigation is needed to fully understand the circumstances surrounding this incident.