Student-led movement wins Serbian election, ending Vucic's rule
A protest-driven political force has secured a parliamentary majority in Serbia, ousting the long-serving president who called the snap election.
At a glance
- The Student List won Serbia's parliamentary election on Sunday, securing a majority
- Vucic, who has led Serbia since 2014, conceded defeat and acknowledged the result
- The movement grew from student protests against corruption and authoritarianism
- Snap elections were called in September following nearly two years of demonstrations
Serbia's outgoing President Aleksandar Vucic has conceded defeat to a student-led movement in a historic parliamentary election, marking the end of his political dominance since 2014. The Student List, which emerged from months of student protests, won the majority in Sunday's vote and will lead a new political era in the Balkan country.
Vucic called the snap elections in September following nearly two years of student-led demonstrations against perceived corruption and authoritarianism. The protests were triggered by a train station canopy collapse in Novi Sad in 2024 that resulted in 16 deaths.
Why it matters
The election marks a significant political shift in Serbia and demonstrates the impact of sustained public protest in challenging established leadership in the Balkans.
Original reporting
- Saudi Gazette — LatestStudent List wins Serbian election in political earthquake
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