Serbia’s long‑time leader, President Aleksandar Vucic, has conceded defeat after the country’s parliamentary elections, a result that saw a student‑led protest movement take the lead.
Vucic, who has held power for more than a decade, stepped down from the race following the announcement that the student‑led coalition had secured a majority of seats in the National Assembly.
The movement, which had been organising campus rallies and public demonstrations in the months leading up to the vote, capitalised on widespread frustration over economic conditions and political reform. Its victory marks a significant shift in the country’s political landscape.
While the exact vote share and seat distribution were not disclosed in the brief report, the outcome signals a growing appetite for change among Serbia’s younger generation.
Observers note that the transition could influence Serbia’s future policy direction, particularly in areas of governance and civil society engagement. The country’s political scene will now face the task of integrating the new parliamentary majority into its legislative agenda.
<small>Source: Al Jazeera — read the original story there.</small>
