Tens to hundreds of thousands of supporters of the opposition student movement gathered in central Belgrade on Thursday for a final pre-election rally. Serbia's parliamentary elections will take place on Sunday, and the student list hopes to defeat the party of longtime leader Aleksandar Vučić. hnonline.sk ↗
The rally took place three days before the vote and was among the largest events held by the student movement, which has been protesting against the government in recent months. Organizers mobilized supporters with slogans emphasizing a choice between freedom and submission to political structures. Tagesschau ↗
The student list represents a direct challenge to Vučić and his political party. The movement is seeking to capitalize on dissatisfaction with the government and turn protest mobilization into electoral success. Vučić is one of the most prominent figures in Serbian politics, and his camp faces organized opposition competition in the campaign. n-tv ↗
According to media reports, polls do not provide a clear forecast of the outcome. However, the scale of turnout at the Belgrade rally demonstrated the student movement's ability to mobilize large numbers of people and keep the issue of political change at the center of attention. Die Zeit ↗
Sunday's parliamentary elections will therefore decide not only how seats in parliament are distributed, but also whether the protest movement can establish itself as a significant political force and weaken the position of Vučić's camp. The Guardian ↗
Student movement mobilizes tens of thousands in Belgrade ahead of elections
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Státisíce ľudí zaplnili centrum Belehradu. Študentské hnutie sa chystá na volebný súboj s Vučičom
hnonline.sk
| 22:45 22.10.
Studentenbewegung: Tausende auf Straße in Serbien vor Neuwahl
Tagesschau
| 04:01 23.10.
Massive student-led rally marches in Belgrade ahead of Serbian election
The Guardian
| 02:22 23.10.
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