‘It’s the smell of freedom’: Belgrade cleans up after Student List triumph
Summary
Supporters of Serbia’s Student List and municipal workers cleaned Pioneers Park in Belgrade after the movement won the parliamentary elections. The park had been occupied by a pro-government camp, and the article says the camp’s barriers were removed after Aleksandar Vučić acknowledged his party’s defeat. The Student List has no formal leader and has campaigned on anti-corruption measures and reforms in several public services.Key Facts
- The Student List defeated the governing Serbian Progressive Party in the parliamentary elections, according to the article.
- Aleksandar Vučić told supporters that his party had suffered a comprehensive defeat and said he did not want unrest.
- A pro-government camp called Ćaciland had occupied Pioneers Park, opposite Serbia’s national assembly building.
- Police stood by during reported violence by people at the camp, according to the article.
- After the election, riot police stood aside and barriers around the park were removed.
- Hundreds of volunteers joined municipal workers to take down tents, remove rubbish and clean playground equipment.
- The Student List has no formal hierarchy or leader; student assemblies selected its candidates.
- Its 11-point plan includes anti-corruption measures, judicial reform, media freedom, affordable housing and improved healthcare access.
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