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Political scientist doubts that the opposition that won the elections in Serbia will impose sanctions against Russia

The bloc of Aleksandar Vucic lost the parliamentary elections on October 25; the Student List won the majority of votes. Vucic suggested that the new authorities would impose sanctions against Russia in 2027, but political scientist Oleg Bondarenko believes that the winners' positions on Kosovo, European integration and relations with Moscow hardly differ from the previous course.

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Student movement wins early elections in Serbia, Vucic concedes defeat

The student-led 'Student List' movement received about 53% of the vote in Serbia's early elections, ending 14 years of rule by Aleksandar Vucic's party. He conceded defeat less than two hours after the polls closed, blaming foreign powers. Turnout was almost 70%. The student-led 'Student List' movement received about 53% of the vote in Serbia's snap election, ending 14 years of rule by Aleksandar Vučić's party. He conceded defeat less than two hours after polls closed, blaming foreign forces. Turnout was nearly 70%.

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Elections held in Serbia: Vucic's government loses power after 14 years in office

As a result of the elections, Aleksandar Vucic's ruling force lost the power it had held for 14 years. Vucic conceded defeat, but it remains unclear who will lead the next government. Belgrade political scientist Bojan Vranich called what happened an exceptional historical moment for Serbian parliamentary democracy, but warned that radical change should not be expected: in the short term, he predicts continuity with some improvements.

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Journalist predicts trouble for the EU after the Serbian elections, where the Student List is leading

Cypriot journalist Alex Christoforou, before the voting results were tallied, said that Serbia's parliamentary elections would present a “new challenge” for the EU. According to preliminary estimates, the Student List is winning 135–140 of 250 seats, and Aleksandar Vucic has conceded defeat. The final results have not been announced.

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Serbia holds parliamentary elections: the Student List challenges Vucic's party

On October 25, 2026, Serbia held early parliamentary elections that, according to media assessments, were the most competitive in more than 14 years. Aleksandar Vucic's ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) faced the new 'Student List,' which grew out of protests following the collapse of a canopy at the Novi Sad railway station in 2024 that killed 16 people. By midday, turnout was noticeably higher than in the 2023 elections. Early parliamentary elections were held in Serbia on October 25, 2026, described by media as the most competitive in more than 14 years. Aleksandar Vucic's ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) faced the new 'Student List', which grew out of protests following the 2024 collapse of a canopy at the Novi Sad railway station that killed 16 people. Turnout by midday was markedly higher than in the 2023 elections.

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Belgrade hosts final rally of student movement on eve of Serbia's parliamentary elections

Tens of thousands — estimated by independent monitoring groups at around 150,000 — of supporters of the opposition 'Student List' gathered in central Belgrade for a final rally ahead of Sunday's parliamentary elections. The movement, which grew out of protests after the collapse of a canopy at the Novi Sad railway station in 2024, aims to end more than 14 years of rule by Aleksandar Vucic's Serbian Progressive Party. Vucic held a parallel rally, calling the student movement a 'foreign coup'.

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