Early reports suggest record high turnout in Serbia elections
Serbia is experiencing record-high voter turnout in parliamentary elections as citizens seek to challenge the long-standing rule of President Aleksandar Vučić. The opposition, led by the Student List movement, is campaigning on an anti-corruption platform following a tragic train station collapse.
Why it matters
The election represents a critical test for Serbian democracy and the potential shift away from right-wing populism in the Balkans.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Nick Thorpe Belgrade Reuters People queue outside a polling station in Novi Sad, Serbia's second-largest city Early reports suggest Serbian voters turned out in droves for its parliamentary election, as a student protest movement attempts to end the rule of the country's right-wing populist leader.
Preliminary figures provided by Serbia's election commission suggested a record high turnout, with 64.9% having cast their vote by 18:00 local time (17:00 GMT), two hours before polls were set to close.
The apparent high participation is fuelling the hopes of opposition party Student List that they can oust Aleksandar Vučić and his Serbian Progressive Party (SNS), who have been in power since 2012.
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