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Serbia's student movement delivers election upset, prompting questions over what comes next

· Belgrade, Serbia · single source so far

A student-led movement that began with protests after the Novi Sad station roof collapse has delivered a remarkable election upset in Serbia.

Location
Belgrade, Serbia · Serbia live map
Coordinates
44.81°N 20.46°E
Reported
28 Oct 2026, 15:45 UTC
Category
Unrest & politics · Politics
Impact
2 of 5 · Notable
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Serbia's student movement wins election; questions grow over what comes next

On Wednesday, reports focused on questions over what follows the student-led movement's election upset. Earlier that day, police shot dead a minor who attacked a guard at Israel's embassy in Belgrade with knives, according to Interior Minister Ivica Dacic, who said police declared the highest terror alert. Key posts including prime minister remain unsettled, and the timing of government formation is unclear.

  • Aleksandar Vučić conceded on Sunday that his Serbian Progressive Party lost to the student-led movement after 12 years in power; turnout reached 65%, with allegations of intimidation, violence and irregularities.
  • On Tuesday, supporters of the winning movement stormed the offices of a pro-government tabloid, and another outlet apologized for years of "one-sided" coverage.
  • Volunteers cleared the pro-government camp known as Ćaciland from Pioneers Park, opposite the national assembly, after 18 months.
  • Who will be prime minister has not been settled.
Updated 28 Oct 2026, 16:20 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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