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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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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 24 SOURCES] The Student List won an absolute majority in the Serbian parliament. expressdebanat.ro · gr.euronews.com · hu.euronews.com · it.euronews.com · nsuzivo.rs · +11 more
- [● 12 SOURCES] The Student List delegation focused on restoring the rule of law and democracy in Serbia. hu.euronews.com · nsuzivo.rs · www.euronews.com · a1on.mk · www.index.hr · +4 more
- [● 12 SOURCES] The EU Commission’s annual assessment report noted negative trends in fundamental rights in Serbia. gr.euronews.com · hu.euronews.com · it.euronews.com · nsuzivo.rs · www.euronews.com · +4 more
- [● 28 SOURCES] The Student List victory ended the 14-year rule of Aleksandar Vučić’s Serbian Progressive Party (SNS). gr.euronews.com · hu.euronews.com · it.euronews.com · nsuzivo.rs · www.euronews.com · +15 more
- [● 11 SOURCES] The Student List held its first high-level meeting with EU representatives in Brussels this week. gr.euronews.com · hu.euronews.com · it.euronews.com · nsuzivo.rs · www.euronews.com · +3 more
- [● 10 SOURCES] Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama stated it is unlikely the new Serbian government will recognize Kosovo. gr.euronews.com · hu.euronews.com · it.euronews.com · nsuzivo.rs · www.euronews.com · +2 more
- [● 11 SOURCES] The EU Commission report's period ended before the recent elections. gr.euronews.com · hu.euronews.com · it.euronews.com · nsuzivo.rs · www.euronews.com · +3 more
- [● 11 SOURCES] European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos met with a delegation of the Student List. gr.euronews.com · hu.euronews.com · it.euronews.com · nsuzivo.rs · www.euronews.com · +3 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Studentska lista announced that investigating the origin of assets will be a priority for the new government. novi.ba · n24.ba
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Niš Bar Association requested an urgent review of presidential pardons to ensure they comply with the Law on Pardons.
- [● 4 SOURCES] The grants were intended for families where a third or fourth child was born. www.telegraf.rs · lat.sputnikportal.rs · sputnikportal.rs
- [● 4 SOURCES] Predrag Vuletić and D. M. are suspected of abusing their official positions to benefit third parties with 130.9 million dinars. www.telegraf.rs · lat.sputnikportal.rs · sputnikportal.rs