Serbian Parliament Speaker Ana Brnabić rejected allegations that authorities are stalling the investigation into the tragic collapse of the renovated Novi Sad railway station canopy, which resulted in 14 deaths. She emphasized that the prosecution is conducting a serious and comprehensive investigation.

“Now they expect us to detain everyone—those who are innocent, those who may be guilty, and those completely unrelated to the incident. Detaining people just to satisfy public demands is not the way,” Brnabic stated in an interview with TV Prva.

Brnabić underscored that her priority is determining criminal responsibility and allowing the prosecution to complete its work. She criticized the public pressure being placed on investigators.

“The pressure on the prosecution is appalling. They must carry out a thorough and responsible investigation. Demanding immediate arrests or justice through street protests instead of supporting the prosecution’s work is unrealistic,” she said.

Drawing comparisons with international incidents, Brnabic mentioned a building collapse in Marseille, France, where it took two years to bring the case to trial.

“Processes like these take time. I urge everyone to let the institutions do their work properly. What matters most is identifying who was at fault—either through action or inaction—and understanding what happened,” she explained.

When asked about Serbian Prime Minister Milos Vucevic’s statement regarding expected resignations by the end of the week, Brnabic stated that these are personal decisions by government or public sector officials.

Brnabić appealed for patience, emphasizing that justice must be based on thorough investigations rather than rushed decisions driven by public outcry. She reiterated the importance of addressing the tragedy systematically to ensure accountability and prevent similar incidents in the future.