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Serbia’s snap election: Can Vucic outmanoeuvre the student revolt?

Al Jazeera September 28, 2026 5 views

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Serbia is holding early parliamentary elections that analysts say will not end the country’s crisis or defuse President Aleksandar Vucic’s troubles.

The move comes amid a period of political tension and widespread public discontent, with students and other groups demanding change. However, experts warn that a new parliament is unlikely to resolve the underlying issues that have plagued the nation.

Vucic, who has been in power for more than a decade, faces ongoing criticism over his governance style and the direction of the country’s political and economic reforms. The early elections are seen as a political strategy rather than a solution to the deeper problems.

While the vote may bring a new composition of lawmakers, analysts argue that it will not alter the broader trajectory of Serbia’s political landscape or address the grievances that have sparked protests across the country.

As the electoral process unfolds, observers remain skeptical that the results will bring the stability or reforms many citizens are calling for.

<small>Source: Al Jazeera — read the original story there.</small>

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