Serbia’s Vucic concedes election defeat to student-led movement
Longtime Serbian leader Aleksandar Vucic has conceded defeat in a snap parliamentary election to a student-led opposition movement. The result follows years of anti-corruption protests and marks a potential shift in the country's political landscape.
Why it matters
The transition of power in Serbia signals a significant democratic shift in the Balkans, driven by grassroots youth activism.
Vucic says the opposition Student List is projected to win a parliamentary majority after nearly two years of protests.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Serbia's former President Aleksandar Vucic concedes defeat in the parliamentary election in Belgrade on October 25, 2026 [Zorana Jevtic/Reuters] By Al Jazeera Staff and AP Published On 25 Oct 2026 25 Oct 2026 Serbia’s longtime leader Aleksandar Vucic has conceded defeat to a student-led movement in the country’s snap parliamentary election, saying the opposition group is set to secure a majority of seats.
Vucic said on Sunday that, based on a sample of votes, the Student List was expected to win between 135 and 140 seats in the 250-member parliament, compared with 105 for his electoral list.
While stating that final results were not yet available, the populist leader said, “It is clear that we have lost these elections.”
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