Massive student-led rally marches in Belgrade ahead of Serbian election
Approximately 150,000 supporters of a student-led movement rallied in Belgrade to challenge the ruling Serbian Progressive Party ahead of parliamentary elections. The movement, which emerged following national tragedies, seeks to end 14 years of populist rule by Aleksandar Vucic.
Why it matters
The election represents a critical test for Serbian democracy and the potential for a shift in the country's long-standing political leadership.
Supporters of Serbia's student-led movement attend the final campaign rally in Belgrade. The Student List is challenging the ruling Serbian Progressive party, led by former president Aleksandar Vucic. Supporters of Serbia's student-led movement attend the final campaign rally in Belgrade. The Student List is challenging the ruling Serbian Progressive party, led by former president Aleksandar Vucic. Serbia Massive student-led rally marches in Belgrade ahead of Serbian election Student List movement hopes to oust the party of veteran leader Aleksandar Vucic in a pivotal vote on Sunday
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Prefer the Guardian on Google About 150,000 supporters of Serbia’s opposition student movement rallied in central Belgrade on Thursday, seeking to oust the party of veteran leader Aleksandar Vucic in crunch parliamentary elections this weekend.
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