Serbia's strongman leader Vucic concedes defeat to student-led movement in seismic political shift
Serbian leader Aleksandar Vucic has conceded defeat in a national election following a two-year protest movement led by students. This marks a significant political shift for the country.
Why it matters
The defeat of a long-serving strongman leader in Serbia represents a major democratic transition in Eastern Europe with potential implications for regional stability.
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — The long-serving strongman leader of Serbia, Aleksandar Vucic, conceded defeat on Sunday in an election…
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