Serbia's student movement ousts longtime leader in Parliament poll
A student-led movement in Serbia has won the parliamentary elections, ending the 14-year rule of Aleksandar Vucic's populist party. The victory follows years of anti-government protests triggered by a deadly 2024 railway station disaster.
Why it matters
This shift represents a significant political realignment in the Balkans, driven by grassroots activism and public anger over government corruption.
Serbia's student movement ousts longtime leader in Parliament poll left Supporters of the electoral list "Student List - Students Win" celebrate after Aleksandar Vucic, Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) prime ministerial candidate, conceded defeat in the parliamentary election in Belgrade, Serbia. Reuters Reuters https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/9qlklo/article71625275.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/2026-10-25T233314Z_1950387583_RC2MAOASW7CD_RTRMADP_3_SERBIA-ELECTION.JPG MARKO DJURICA Supporters of the electoral list "Student List - Students Win" celebrate after Aleksandar Vucic, Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) prime ministerial candidate, conceded defeat in the parliamentary election in Belgrade, Serbia, October 25, 2026. REUTERS/Marko Djurica The victory in the snap vote comes after nearly two years of anti-government protests sparked by the 2024 collapse of a canopy at Novi Sad railway station that killed 16 people BelgradeSerbia's student-led movement declared victory in parliamentary elections Sunday (October 25, 2026) ending 14 years in power for Aleksandar Vucic's right-wing populist party. How is a leaderless group challenging the Serbian President?
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