Studentska lista submits candidate list for Serbian elections

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The student movement in Serbia, known as 'Studentska lista – Studenti pobeđuju', has formally submitted its candidate list to the Republic Electoral Commission for the extraordinary parliamentary elections scheduled for October 25. The list features 250 candidates, including university professors, doctors, artists, and activists. Notably, medical professor and cardiologist Ilija Srdanović is the first candidate on the list.

The movement, which emerged from nearly two years of anti-government protests, reported collecting over 70,000 signatures of support. Citizens across Serbia, including in Belgrade, Novi Sad, and Valjevo, participated in large-scale signature drives, sometimes waiting hours in line. The protests were originally triggered by the November 2024 train station tragedy in Novi Sad, which resulted in 16 deaths and led to allegations of corruption regarding infrastructure renovations.

University of Belgrade Rector Vladan Đokić stated that the institution has faced attacks on its autonomy for two years. Meanwhile, President Aleksandar Vučić has criticized the student list, describing it as nameless and lacking a program. The upcoming election is viewed as a significant test for the current administration, as the student movement seeks to transition from street protests to formal political participation.

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Aleksandar Vučić · Danijel Sinani · Dejan Bodiroga · Dejan Šoškić · Ilija Srdanović · National Assembly of Serbia · Republic Electoral Commission · Republička izborna komisija · Studentska lista · Studentska lista - Studenti pobeđuju · Studentska lista – Studenti pobeđuju · University of Belgrade

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[● 3 SOURCES] The Democratic Party has called for opposition parties to support the Studentska lista to consolidate anti-regime votes. mitrovica.info
[● 23 SOURCES] The student movement is participating in the extraordinary parliamentary elections scheduled for October 25. racin.mk · vreme.com · insajder.net · trn.mk · zrenjaninski.com · +9 more
[○ 1 SOURCE] Surveys indicate that the Studentska lista is currently leading in various polls.
[● 3 SOURCES] The Serbian Movement of Renewal will support the Studentska lista instead of running its own list. zrenjaninski.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Multiple local civic movements across Serbia have pledged support to the Studentska lista. zrenjaninski.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The Serbian National Forum from Gračanica has announced its support for the Studentska lista. zrenjaninski.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The Studentska lista candidates include university professors and professionals from various fields. vreme.com
[● 7 SOURCES] The Studentska lista expects to submit its complete candidate list to the Republic Electoral Commission on Monday afternoon. vreme.com · trn.mk · insajder.net · www.snews.rs · www.vamedia.info
[● 10 SOURCES] The parliamentary elections will take place on October 25. srnnews.com · naslovi.net · banjaluka.net · myportal.gr · etv.me · +4 more
[● 13 SOURCES] The student movement submitted the 'Studentska lista – Studenti pobeđuju' candidate list to the RIK. lat.sputnikportal.rs · naslovi.net · banjaluka.net · myportal.gr · srnnews.com · +7 more
[● 6 SOURCES] Medical professor and cardiologist Ilija Srdanović is the first candidate on the list. beta.rs · naslovi.net · www.politika.rs · banjaluka.net · srbin.info · +1 more
[● 2 SOURCES] Danijel Sinani, Dean of the Faculty of Philosophy in Belgrade, was physically assaulted in the city center. www.masina.rs · www.nedeljnik.rs