Serbia’s student movement topples strongman Vucic after 2 years of anti-corruption protests: What triggered his defeat?
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic conceded defeat after the Student List won over two million votes in a snap election, driven by a record 69% voter turnout. His downfall stemmed from a grassroots movement ignited by outrage over a deadly construction collapse in November 2024, which critics linked to government corruption. The political landscape in Serbia is now shifting as opposition gains momentum.