Supporters of the student-led opposition movement celebrated a significant political shift in Serbia after the government’s recent electoral defeat, following nearly two years of protests.
As voting closed, election officials began counting ballots in the capital. Preliminary figures from Serbia’s election commission revealed the highest parliamentary turnout in over 30 years, highlighting the public’s engagement in this closely monitored election.
The election followed a prolonged wave of protests that erupted after a concrete canopy collapsed at Novi Sad railway station in November 2024, killing 16 people. This tragedy sparked outrage over claims of corruption and inadequate public oversight, with students emerging as key leaders in nationwide demonstrations. Their movement united individuals from various political backgrounds, all demanding accountability and political reform.
President Vučić’s concession on Sunday marked a dramatic end to the electoral battle, as supporters of the student-led movement gathered in Belgrade to celebrate the fall of a party that has governed Serbian politics for years.
