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Student movement challenges Vučić in Serbia election

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Vučić's party has led Serbia since 2012. Mass student protests began after a deadly station roof collapse in Novi Sad in 2024.

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  1. Serbia ends campaign before Sunday's snap parliamentary election
  2. Serbia votes Sunday as student-led movement challenges Vučić
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Saturday, October 24, 2026 · Day 3 · Politics · Belgrade, Serbia

Student movement challenges Vučić in Serbia election

Serbia holds a parliamentary election on Sunday that polls show is neck and neck. The Student List grew out of almost two years of anti-corruption protests. Aleksandar Vučić resigned as president to run for prime minister. Observers report allegations of irregularities and fears of a post-election crisis.

Why it matters: The vote could end 14 years of Vučić's dominance in a country seeking EU membership.

Sources: BBC News, DW, RFI · See it on the globe

Friday, October 23, 2026 · Day 2 · Politics · Belgrade, Serbia

Serbia votes Sunday as student-led movement challenges Vučić

Serbians vote in snap parliamentary elections on Sunday after nearly two years of student-led protests over alleged corruption. Aleksandar Vučić resigned as president to run for prime minister, facing a party founded by student protesters in his biggest electoral test in 14 years. Allegations of irregularities and fears of a post-election crisis have been reported.

Why it matters: The vote could change leadership in an EU candidate country that balances ties with the West, Russia and China.

Sources: DW, Fox News, RFI · See it on the globe

Thursday, October 22, 2026 · Day 1 · Politics · Belgrade, Serbia

Serbia ends campaign before Sunday's snap parliamentary election

Campaigning closed in Serbia ahead of Sunday's snap parliamentary election, with thousands of students arriving in Belgrade for a final rally. A student protest movement built over two years of demonstrations is challenging President Aleksandar Vučić's 12 years in power.

Why it matters: The vote could change the government of an EU candidate country with close ties to Russia and China.

Sources: BBC News, Al Jazeera, Euronews · See it on the globe

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