politics

March 18, 2026

Marathon session of the Niš City Assembly ended after 20 hours at 5:14 AM: 'I would ask you to stay until eight'

The session of the Niš City Assembly ended early this morning, March 18, at 5:14 AM, after more than 20 hours.

Marathon session of the Niš City Assembly ended after 20 hours at 5:14 AM: 'I would ask you to stay until eight'

TL;DR

  • The Niš City Assembly session concluded at 5:14 AM on March 18th, after lasting over 20 hours.
  • The session began on March 17th at 9 AM, with 38 items on the agenda.
  • The ruling majority, led by the SNS, voted against splitting the session into two days, despite opposition requests.
  • Marathon sessions have been a feature since the current assembly's constitution on August 12, 2024.
  • The presiding officer, Igor Novaković (SPS), humorously suggested assembly members stay until 8 AM as they dispersed.
  • The ruling coalition viewed these lengthy sessions as more efficient and reducing the possibility of opposition obstruction.
  • The opposition argued that important decisions made late at night, when public attention is low and members are exhausted, are not beneficial.

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