The National Protest Assembly, which is being held for the first time, has been accompanied by tensions and debates between organizers and participants.
During the meeting, some of the attendees expressed dissatisfaction with the way the event was organized and the composition of the participants. One of them stated that he did not feel represented, noting that many of the citizens who had participated in previous protests were absent from the hall.
At another point, some participants asked to take the floor, but the organizers refused, arguing that the meeting would proceed according to the agenda. “We have an agenda and we will not allow the meeting to be disrupted,” said one of the organizers.
The meeting moderator emphasized that the assembly was open to all citizens and that there would be room for discussion. However, tensions returned when one of the organizers reacted harshly to interventions from the hall, using strong language that caused reactions among those present.
The situation became even more tense when a citizen attempted to sit in the front row, while several people intervened to prevent him. Despite the organizers' insistence, he refused to leave his seat.
After the situation calmed down, the organizers continued the discussions, emphasizing the need for the movement to not just stop at street protests, but to also build concrete steps to achieve its objectives. They cited the prolonged protests in Serbia as an example, arguing that a continuous mobilization, without a clear strategy, does not necessarily bring about change.
