Serbia Faces Controversy Over Europe’s Largest Lithium Project

The Serbian government is pushing forward with plans for what could become Europe’s largest lithium and boron extraction project, led by the multinational company Rio Tinto. Officials, including the president, have been actively working to secure the investment, even resorting to tactics aimed at discrediting critics. However, the project has faced widespread public resistance, fueled by environmental concerns and allegations of political corruption. For months, protests have erupted across the country, with a core group of rural residents leading the charge. These individuals, who may face property expropriation, are determined to oppose the mine and its potential impacts on their communities and the environment.