A Serbian government minister and three others are on trial for abuse of office and document falsification. They allegedly helped pave the way for a real estate project linked to Jared Kushner, U.S. President Donald Trump's son-in-law. The plan involved replacing a bombed-out military complex in Belgrade with luxury developments. Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic supported the project, claiming it would improve U.S. ties. However, the public and heritage groups opposed it, citing the need to preserve an example of modernist architecture. The trial follows legal changes in Serbia criticized by the EU. Vucic has faced protests over his governance, including a train station disaster blamed on corruption.
