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Studentska lista wins Serbian parliamentary elections

The Studentska lista movement has secured a decisive victory in Serbia’s parliamentary elections, winning 140 of the 250 available seats. This result follows two years of student-led protests triggered by the 2024 Novi Sad railway station collapse, which killed 16 people. The movement, which emerged as an alternative to traditional parties, defeated Aleksandar Vučić’s Serbian Progressive Party, which received 39 percent of the vote.

The new leadership has initiated a transition process, including requests for the dismissal of heads of various security agencies, the judiciary, and the public broadcaster. High-profile arrests have already occurred, including the head of criminal police, Marko Kričak, on suspicion of abuse of office and torture. Additionally, businessman Davor Macura was arrested for allegedly attempting to illegally export 383 million euros.

In terms of policy, the Studentska lista has outlined a defense plan that includes aiming for a military budget of 5 percent of GDP, increasing military salaries by 20 to 30 percent, and acquiring rocket artillery with a range of 150 to 300 kilometers. The movement also intends to pursue closer integration with the European Union while maintaining sovereignty regarding energy and relations with Russia.

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Aleksandar Vučić · Davor Macura · Edi Rama · European Commission · European Union · Marko Kričak · Marta Kos · Serbia · Serbian Progressive Party · Student List · Studentska lista

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