At least three Serbian lawmakers were injured after chaos erupted in Serbia's parliament, where smoke bombs and flares were thrown.

Belgrade, Serbia—Serbian opposition lawmakers lit flares and discharged suspected tear gas during the opening day of the spring session of parliament on

Serbia's parliament witnessed chaos on Tuesday as opposition lawmakers staged a violent protest inside the legislative house, amid widespread anti-government demos.

The cleaners had scrubbed the debating chamber clean before MPs arrived for Wednesday's session in Serbia's National Assembly. Spent smoke bombs, smears of egg yolk and a dusting of white fire extinguisher powder had all been removed from the benches and tables after the mayhem of the previous day.

To say there was disorder in Serbia's parliament would be an understatement. Video shows tear gas and smoke grenades being deployed among the chaos of a recent legislative session. Reports say it was caused by the opposition party in support of students who were demonstrating outside the building.

Serbian opposition lawmakers lit flares and set off suspected tear gas grenades in parliament on Tuesday in support of ongoing anti-corruption protests, with several lawmakers injured during the melee.

The protesting lawmakers were showing their support for students who are demonstrating against the government. One lawmaker suffered a stroke during the chaos.

The Serbian opposition has caused chaos in the parliament building. It fired tear gas and smoke bombs in support of anti-corruption protesters. The country has been in the grip of protests since November 2024.