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Serbia election sees early reports of record turnout as student movement challenges Vučić

· Belgrade, Serbia · confirmed by 2 outlets

Serbia is voting as a student movement tries to oust longtime leader Aleksandar Vučić. Early reports suggest record high turnout.

Location
Belgrade, Serbia · Serbia live map
Coordinates
44.79°N 20.46°E
Reported
25 Oct 2026, 15:07 UTC
Category
Unrest & politics · Politics
Impact
2 of 5 · Notable
Situation
Serbia politics
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Serbia votes in early election as student movement challenges Vučić

Serbia voted on Sunday in an early parliamentary election in which a student-led movement is challenging President Aleksandar Vučić after 14 years of his rule. Early reports suggest record turnout. Coverage ahead of the vote described the race as neck-and-neck.

  • The Student List grew out of almost two years of anti-corruption protests.
  • Students protesting across Europe selected candidates to run for parliament.
  • Vučić and the student movement held rival rallies in Belgrade on Thursday.
Updated 25 Oct 2026, 17:10 UTC · Written by Claude from the reports on this page and on the map. Check the linked sources for full details.

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