In brief
A snap parliamentary election in Serbia turned the tables on long‑time president Aleksandar Vučić. Students‑led protest groups captured 52.7 % of the vote, ending two decades of one‑party dominance. The streets of Belgrade and Novi Sad erupted in song, dance and fireworks as citizens celebrated what many called a democratic avalanche. The result marks a seismic shift in Serbia’s political landscape and may open a path toward deeper EU integration.
In a stunning turn of events, Serbia’s long‑time president Aleksandar Vučić conceded defeat after students‑led protest groups captured a majority in the snap parliamentary vote.
The 52.7 % win came after a deadly collapse at a Novi Sad train station sparked nationwide protests that galvanized a cross‑section of citizens – doctors, actors, academics and athletes – to stand against corruption and authoritarian rule.
Crowds in Belgrade, Novi Sad and other cities erupted into song, dance and fireworks as the Student List celebrated what many call a “democratic avalanche.”
Vučić, who can’t run again after two terms, now faces a future where the Student List could steer Serbia toward deeper EU integration and a new political era.
With the Election Commission reporting 2.25 million votes for the students, the result signals the biggest power shift in Serbia’s recent history.
