Serbian president concedes defeat to student-led movement in election
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has conceded defeat in parliamentary elections to a student-led protest movement. The results follow two years of demonstrations against government corruption and authoritarianism.
Why it matters
This represents a significant shift in Balkan politics, ending a 14-year rule and signaling a potential democratic transition in Serbia.
President Aleksandar Vučić has conceded defeat to a student-led protest movement in Serbia's parliamentary elections.
Mr Vučić called a snap election in September after almost two years of student-led protests.
Polls showed the students' candidate list would have 138 deputies, while Mr Vučić's SNS party garnered 104 seats in the 250-seat parliament.
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"We still do not have final results [but] on the basis of a sample … it is clear that we have lost these elections," Mr Vučić said on Sunday.
"The Student List has won. They will have between 135 and 140 seats, and we will have 105.
Aleksandar Vučić ruled Serbia for 14 years. ( Reuters: Zorana Jevtic )
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