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Student List wins Serbian elections, ending Vučić era

Overview

The Student List (Studentska lista) has secured an absolute majority in Serbia’s snap parliamentary elections held on October 25, 2026. Preliminary results from the Republic Electoral Commission (RIK) indicate the movement received approximately 52.54% of the vote, projected to yield between 135 and 141 seats in the 250-member parliament. This victory ends Aleksandar Vučić’s 14-year rule; his ‘Aleksandar Vučić – United Serbia’ coalition is expected to secure approximately 103 to 105 seats.

Voter turnout reached 68.78%, the highest level in over three decades. The student-led movement emerged from nearly two years of protests triggered by a fatal canopy collapse at a railway station in Novi Sad in late 2024, which killed 16 people. While the protests initially sought accountability for the accident, they evolved into a broader movement against corruption, seeking judicial independence and media freedom.

Aleksandar Vučić conceded defeat but characterized the results as a ‘revolution’ supported by European countries and the ‘American deep state.’ Following the loss, Vučić stated on Informer television that his party, the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS), could regain power within two years. He suggested that supporters of the Student List might eventually regret their decision and indicated plans for a joint political struggle with Viktor Orbán.

Regarding foreign policy, Student List representative Jovo Bakić clarified that the new government will not impose sanctions on Russia, citing respect for Russia as a ‘major power and historical partner.’ International reactions remain varied: the Kremlin expressed hope for a ‘constructive’ relationship, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky described the outcome as a ‘new chapter’ for Serbia.

Entities

Aleksandar Vučić · Serbia · Serbian Progressive Party · United Serbia · Studentska lista

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Aleksandar Vučić uses Edi Rama in Serbian election campaign

    Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić is using contradictory rhetoric regarding Albanian PM Edi Rama to influence voters during his election campaign.

  2. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Aleksandar Vučić campaign faces scrutiny over voter turnout and foreign influencer support

    Voter turnout is a critical factor in Serbia's upcoming elections, with analysts debating the numbers needed for political change while US influencer Valentina Gomez Nišben campaigns for Aleksandar Vučić.

  3. [POLITICS] 12 sources
    CRTA reports election engineering and rights restrictions in Serbia

    CRTA reports election engineering, violence, and restricted freedoms in Serbia, while government officials dismiss the findings as biased and non-objective.

  4. [POLITICS] 71 sources
    Vučić holds major pre-election rally in Niš

    Aleksandar Vučić held a major pre-election rally in Niš, promising 20 new factories for southern Serbia and pledging pension increases ahead of the October 25 elections.

  5. [POLITICS] 10 sources
    Serbia to hold early parliamentary elections on October 26

    Serbia will hold early parliamentary elections on October 26 following mass student protests and the resignation of President Aleksandar Vučić, who is now running for prime minister.

  6. [POLITICS] 9 sources
    Serbia media tension rises as N1 refuses to host Aleksandar Vučić

    Serbia faces heightened political tension as N1 television refuses to host Aleksandar Vučić for election coverage, prompting accusations of fascism from government officials and warnings from EU lawmakers.

  7. [POLITICS] 57 sources
    Serbia election: Vučić faces tight race against Studentska lista

    Polling shows a tight race in Serbia's upcoming elections, with the Studentska lista leading Aleksandar Vučić's list by a narrow margin amid concerns over media bias and political pressure.

  8. [POLITICS] 27 sources
    Vučić announces healthcare investments and election promises in Kruševac

    In Kruševac, Aleksandar Vučić promised free dental care, 6 billion dinars for rare diseases, and a 42 million euro hospital reconstruction if his list wins the October 25 elections.

  9. [POLITICS] 85 sources
    Vučić holds major campaign rally in Novi Sad with Fico's support

    Aleksandar Vučić held a major campaign rally in Novi Sad, supported by Slovak PM Robert Fico, amid discussions of the recent railway station tragedy and upcoming Serbian elections.

  10. [POLITICS] 17 sources
    Vučić unveils Eastern Serbia development plan in Zaječar

    Aleksandar Vučić unveiled a development plan for Eastern Serbia in Zaječar, promising military industry expansion, infrastructure projects, and employment subsidies ahead of the October 25 elections.

  11. [POLITICS] 27 sources
    Serbia: Vučić announces healthcare investments amid election controversy

    Ahead of Serbia's October 25 elections, Aleksandar Vučić has announced major healthcare investments while the Student List demands transparency regarding 49 controversial pardons.

  12. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    CRTA reports threats to citizens' rights ahead of Serbian elections

    The CRTA reports that Serbian citizens' rights and election integrity are threatened by electoral engineering, restrictive voting time mandates, and unlawful surveillance of participants.

  13. [POLITICS] 21 sources
    Serbia elections: ODIHR reports polarization and unfulfilled democratic recommendations

    ODIHR reports high polarization and unfulfilled democratic recommendations ahead of Serbia's October 25 elections, while Aleksandar Vučić campaigns with a new development plan for southern Serbia.

  14. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Vučić releases new election campaign advertisement

    Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić released a new campaign ad featuring himself removing stickers labeled with insults like ‘dictator’ and ‘traitor’ to reveal the message ‘United Serbia’.

  15. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Journalists report obstruction during Aleksandar Vučić campaign visits

    Journalists in Serbia reported being obstructed by police and unidentified individuals while attempting to cover Aleksandar Vučić’s campaign visits in Ruma and Bački Gradište.

  16. [POLITICS] 7 sources
    Serbia faces elections amid Russian support for Vučić

    Ahead of Serbian elections, Vladimir Putin has endorsed Aleksandar Vučić, while Russian media provides coverage to the Student List. Experts warn of long-term political uncertainty and Kosovo tensions.

  17. [POLITICS] 35 sources
    Aleksandar Vučić campaigns for Serbian elections

    Aleksandar Vučić intensifies his Serbian election campaign, promising major health and water infrastructure investments while framing the October 25 vote as a battle against foreign influence.

  18. [POLITICS] 96 sources
    Serbia prepares for parliamentary elections as Vučić and Vulin launch campaigns

    Serbia prepares for parliamentary elections on October 25 with 18 confirmed lists. Aleksandar Vučić is campaigning for a decisive victory, while Aleksandar Vulin has announced his presidential candidacy.

  19. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Serbia election campaign sees rise in political violence

    CRTA and political figures warn of rising violence during the Serbian election campaign, citing attacks on observers and officials as threats to democratic participation and voter safety.

  20. [POLITICS] 10 sources
    Aleksandar Vučić campaigns across Serbia amid reports of political violence

    Aleksandar Vučić is campaigning across Serbia, condemning recent political violence against activists and reaffirming Serbia's refusal to impose sanctions on Russia ahead of uncertain elections.

  21. [POLITICS] 61 sources
    Serbia election campaign intensifies as Vučić runs for Prime Minister

    As Serbia prepares for October 25 elections, Aleksandar Vučić is campaigning for Prime Minister following his presidential resignation. Polling shows a close race between Studentska lista and United Serbia.

  22. [POLITICS] 6 sources
    Aleksandar Vučić conducts pre-election activities in Serbia

    Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić is conducting a pre-election campaign characterized by pragmatic foreign policy and tense visits to cities like Užice, where political divisions have led to public clashes.

  23. [POLITICS] 6 sources
    Aleksandar Vučić prepares for early Serbian parliamentary elections

    Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić is moving toward early parliamentary elections, facing a potential challenge from student-led movements amidst debates over political stability and governance.

  24. [INTERNATIONAL] 17 sources
    Aleksandar Vučić warns of global war and asserts Serbian independence

    Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić warned the world is at the start of a larger war and emphasized Serbia's independent foreign policy and continued pursuit of EU membership.

  25. [POLITICS] 7 sources
    Aleksandar Vučić Calls Snap Parliamentary Election in Serbia Amid Student Protests

    Aleksandar Vučić announced snap parliamentary elections in Serbia for Oct‑Nov, will step down as president to lead the SNS list, while the student bloc campaigns and polls show a close race.

Sources

013info.rs · 072info.com · 24-ore.com · 24sata.hr · 24ur.com · 6yka.com · a1on.mk · academiamag.com · actualno.com · aktuelno.me · aljazeera.com · almanar.com.lb · almanartv.com.lb · amica.de · arbresh.info · archyworldys.com · argumenti.rs · balk.hu · balkaninsight.com · balkans.aljazeera.net · banjaluka.net · barbadosgazette.com · beta.rs · bezbrige.com · bigportal.ba · birodi.rs · biznis.kurir.rs · biznis.rs · biznismagazin.rs · bl-portal.com · bookvar.rs · bor030.net · borba.me · borskenarodne.com · bosnainfo.ba · bujanovacke.co.rs · capital.ba · cenzolovka.rs · cordmagazine.com · crnagoravijesti.me · czechfreepress.cz · dalmacijadanas.hr · dalmatinskiportal.hr · dan.co.me · danas.rs · de.rt.com · delo.si · dnevnik.ba

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