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Serbia's student movement ousts longtime leader Vucic in parliament poll

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Briefings

Serbia's Aleksandar Vucic lost a snap parliamentary election on October 25, 2026, after a near 70% turnout. The vote followed nearly two years of student-led protests against corruption and authoritarianism, which began after the deaths of 16 people in a 2024 train station collapse in Novi Sad. The election was triggered by the recent tragedy and the long-standing student movement.

Key points

• Aleksandar Vucic conceded defeat in a snap election following a near 70% turnout on October 25, 2026.
• The election was triggered by nearly two years of student-led protests against corruption and authoritarianism following the 2024 Novi Sad train station collapse.

Context

A snap election was held in Serbia on October 25, 2026, following nearly two years of student-led demonstrations against corruption and authoritarianism. These protests began after the deaths of 16 people in a 2024 train station collapse in Novi Sad. The election was triggered by the recent tragedy and the long-standing student movement.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to the specific election result, turnout percentage, and the immediate context of the student protests. No specific voter demographics, party performance details, or long-term political impact data are provided.

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