Student Movement Wins Elections in Serbia

Serdar HocamAuthor & Editor

In the parliamentary elections held in Serbia, the student-led opposition bloc secured a majority, surpassing Aleksandar Vučić's bloc.

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Serbia wakes up to new reality after student-led movement ousts Vučić – as it hapepned

Following the parliamentary elections in Serbia, the student-led opposition movement removed former president Aleksandar Vučić's bloc from power. With 96.9% of the ballots processed, the Student List won 52.6% of the vote, while Vučić's bloc remained at 39.22%.

According to the election results in Serbia, the student movement secured 140 seats in the new parliament, surpassing the threshold of 126 required for a majority. Vučić's bloc is projected to win 103 seats. International observers reported high turnout in the elections, though issues such as the misuse of public resources and voter pressure were documented. Former central bank governor Dejan Šoškić is mentioned as a potential candidate for prime minister during the government formation process.

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  • theguardian.com · Link