In early April, truck drivers from Bosnia, Serbia, North Macedonia, and Montenegro conducted coordinated protests by blocking border crossings in reaction to strict EU entry regulations. These drivers, who frequently cross into the EU for deliveries, expressed concerns that the enforcement of the EU's entry-exit system would severely hinder their ability to operate. They argued that the regulations, which allow non-EU citizens to remain in the Schengen Area for only 90 days within a 180-day period, prevent professional drivers from working effectively and could lead to detentions for overstaying. The blockades included major border points and the strategic port of Bar in Montenegro, and the protest aimed to prompt changes to the regulations regarding professional drivers. Local officials, including Serbia’s Prime Minister Djuro Macut, emphasized the need for exemptions for these drivers to avoid economic disruption across the Balkans. The protests also have broader implications for transportation throughout the region, as they threaten to paralyze logistic operations and could adversely affect economies reliant on trade and freight services.