Vucic Concedes Serbia Election Defeat to Student Movement

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Updated on 10/26/2026

Vucic Concedes Serbia Election Defeat to Student Movement

Serbia’s student-led opposition movement defeated Aleksandar Vučić’s ruling party in a parliamentary election, ending his long dominance and prompting celebrations across Belgrade and Novi Sad.

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