Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic Concedes Defeat to Student-Led Opposition in Parliamentary Election
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has conceded defeat in a landmark parliamentary election, marking a significant political shift for the Balkan nation. After 14 years of dominant rule, Vucic's Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) lost its majority to the 'Students' List,' a diverse opposition movement fueled by two years of youth-led protests against corruption and democratic erosion. Vucic announced that his party secured approximately 1.7 million votes, while the Students' List garnered roughly 2.2 million. The opposition is projected to hold between 135 and 140 seats in the 250-member Parliament, compared to around 105 for the SNS. Following the announcement, large-scale celebrations erupted across Belgrade as citizens reacted to the end of Vucic's long tenure. The political upheaval follows years of growing unrest, catalyzed by a fatal infrastructure collapse in Novi Sad in 2024 that intensified public anger over government graft. While Vucic resigned his presidency last month to run for Prime Minister, the election results effectively strip his party of its legislative control.
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