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Serbia faces uncertainty over next PM and government after student-led movement's win

· Belgrade, Serbia · single source so far

After the student-led movement dealt a blow to Vučić's dominance, key positions including prime minister remain unsettled and the timing of government formation is unclear.

Location
Belgrade, Serbia · Serbia live map
Coordinates
44.81°N 20.46°E
Reported
26 Oct 2026, 11:28 UTC
Category
Unrest & politics · Politics
Impact
2 of 5 · Notable
Situation
Serbia politics
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Vučić concedes defeat to student-led movement; government formation unclear

Aleksandar Vučić said on Sunday evening that his Serbian Progressive Party had lost the election to the student-led protest movement, after the election commission reported turnout of 65%. Celebrations followed across Belgrade. Key posts including prime minister remain unsettled, and the timing of government formation is unclear.

  • Vučić, in power for 12 years, said it was clear his party had lost.
  • Turnout reached 65%, reported as the highest in decades.
  • Allegations of intimidation, violence and voting irregularities were made during the vote.
  • The next prime minister has not been settled.
Updated 26 Oct 2026, 12:05 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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