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'Political earthquake' in Serbia: the 'Student List' wins 140 of 250 seats, the SNS goes into opposition for the first time in 14 years

In Serbia's parliamentary elections, the 'Student List', which grew out of student protests, won: 140 of 250 seats and an absolute majority. The Serbian Progressive Party, with 104 seats, is going into opposition for the first time in almost 14 years. Aleksandar Vucic warned of possible sanctions against Russia and risks for investors; the students were congratulated by senior EU officials.

Aziz Karimov
3 min read
Politics

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.

Otabek Yusupov
4 min read
World

Serbia ahead of parliamentary elections: student movement challenges the authorities

Parliamentary elections will be held in Serbia on Sunday, for the first time in 14 years of SNS rule with an uncertain outcome. The main challenge to the ruling party is the 'Student List', which grew out of protests after the collapse of a canopy at the Novi Sad railway station. The campaign was accompanied by violence, accusations of vote-buying and concerns about the integrity of the vote.

Javlon Tursunov
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