Serbia’s student movement defeats Vučić’s government in snap election

Ekonominin Sesi - International (English) · Oct 26, 2026 · 1m

A Guardian editorial reports that Serbia’s student movement defeated President Aleksandar Vučić’s administration in a snap legislative election. The students promoted democratic renewal and fielded a slate of civic candidates, including academics, farmers and prominent athletes. Turnout was nearly 70 percent—the highest in a Serbian election since Yugoslavia broke up in 1992—giving the movement a comfortable majority. The editorial notes that international observers confirmed the government used unscrupulous tactics and that the vote was not held on a level playing field.

The editorial says…