Serbia's student movement ousts longtime leader Vucic in parliament poll
Summary
Serbia’s Aleksandar Vucic conceded defeat in a snap parliamentary election held on October 25, 2026. The election followed nearly two years of student-led demonstrations over perceived corruption and authoritarianism after a deadly canopy collapse in Novi Sad.Key Facts
- Vucic conceded defeat after the election.
- The snap parliamentary election took place on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
- Turnout was nearly 70%, according to the article.
- Student-led demonstrations had continued for nearly two years.
- The protests began after a train station canopy collapsed in Novi Sad in 2024.
- The collapse killed 16 people.
- Protesters raised concerns about perceived corruption and authoritarianism.
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