Student Movement Defeats Vučić's Party in Serbia

26.10.2026 06:00 HotInfo

The student movement won early parliamentary elections in Serbia and, according to projections, secured an absolute majority in parliament. Aleksandar Vučić admitted defeat for his party, which had led the United Serbia coalition. The result could end his long-standing dominance of Serbian politics. Welt ↗

Vučić served as the country's most influential politician for approximately 14 years. After the results were announced, he stated that his party had lost the election. He described the victory of the student candidate as the result of a plan directed against a sovereign country. Telex ↗

The elections followed nearly two years of protests led by students. The movement emerged after a tragic event and gradually organized street blockades and regular demonstrations against corruption and the government's neglect of its duties. The protests grew into a nationwide opposition movement. BBC News ↗

According to published data, voter turnout reached the highest level since the breakup of Yugoslavia. After Vučić admitted defeat, crowds gathered in the center of Belgrade, celebrating the result with singing, honking car horns, and whistling. At the same time, supporters of the outgoing government expressed their discontent. Onet Wiadomosci ↗

The student candidate's victory could bring about a fundamental political change in Serbia and influence its future direction. The new parliamentary majority will have to form a government and decide on priorities following a period of widespread civic protests. Le Monde ↗