Serbia enters into elections amid ascending students’ movement against SNS
Serbia is holding a highly contested parliamentary election following years of student-led protests against the ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS). The movement, sparked by a deadly 2024 infrastructure collapse, represents the most significant challenge to President Aleksandar Vucic's long-standing political dominance.
Why it matters
This election serves as a critical test for democratic stability and public sentiment in Serbia, highlighting the impact of grassroots movements on entrenched political power.
Serbia enters into elections amid ascending students’ movement against SNS left Supporters of the electoral list "Student List - Students Win" attend a final campaign rally at Slavija Square in Belgrade, Serbia. Reuters Reuters https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/5j687j/article71622796.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/2026-10-22T195717Z_799413672_RC2I8OAFZZDD_RTRMADP_3_SERBIA-ELECTION-STUDENTS-RALLY.JPG MARKO DJURICA Supporters of the electoral list "Student List - Students Win" attend a final campaign rally at Slavija Square in Belgrade, Serbia, October 22, 2026. REUTERS/Marko Djurica TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY A leaderless student movement in Serbia now poses the biggest threat to right-wing SNS; high voter turnout expected Belgrade Serbia votes on Sunday (October 25, 2026) in what is set to be its most fiercely contested parliamentary election in more than 14 years, as a student-led movement seeks to oust the party of veteran leader Aleksandar Vucic. How is a leaderless group challenging the Serbian President?
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