THBT it is in the interest of the EU to actively support the student movement in Serbia
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Student-led protests in Serbia began in November 2024 after a deadly canopee collapse in Novi Sad killed 16 people, leading to university blockades and demands for greater transparency and recently general elections. Serbia has been governed by Aleksandar Vučić and the SNS party for over a decade, during which the EU has provided significant political and financial support.
Semifinals
THW allow all individuals to move to any country
Round 5
THO the glorification of courage
Round 4
THBT the split between Donald Trump and Elon Musk is in the interest of Republican Party
Round 3
THBT the practice of private citizens conducting sting operations to entrap alleged pedophiles brings more harm than good
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In some countries, private individuals or online groups pose as minors to lure and expose suspected pedophiles, often filming confrontations and posting them online
Round 2
THBT countries with low natural population growth should introduce radical financial incentives* for parents *e.g. tax breaks for prospective parents, help buying houses, free childcare, etc.
Round 1
THW ban public performances by ex-Yugoslav artists whose music predominantly promotes nationalism and ethnic conflict
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In the Balkans, certain musicians, such as Marko Perković Thompson in Croatia and Baja Mali Knindža in Serbia, are known for songs that celebrate nationalist narratives, sometimes referencing historical conflicts or glorifying war crimes.