Serbian Finance Minister Mali has announced a reduction of tuition fees for students of 50%, though it is unclear if this announcement will quell the current student protests. Meanwhile, the Serbian economy grew 3.3% YoY in the final quarter of 2024, up from 3.1% YoY in the prior quarter. The country’s trade deficit widened by a fifth, to EUR 9.87 bln, at the end of last year, compared to a year earlier.