CLEAN : Police tear gas demonstrators hurling firecrackers, flares in Belgrade protests

The transcript discusses the challenges of maintaining peace and its effectiveness, highlighting that the problems are often caused by external factors. It emphasizes the lack of trust in government information and the deterioration of institutions over the past eight years, resulting in a political landscape dominated by a single party and a reliance on street-level actions.

Discuss the statement 'we're not making any progress like this.' What does it imply?

In what ways do protests reflect the current societal issues mentioned?

What are the implications of a lack of trust in government information?

How has the situation regarding institutions changed over the past eight years?

What does the speaker mean by 'it's only the street' in the context of governance?