Serbia's student movement ousts longtime leader in parliament poll
Summary
Serbia's student-led movement has declared victory in parliamentary elections, ending 14 years of rule by Aleksandar Vucic's party after a campaign driven by anti-corruption protests. Turnout hit its highest level in more than three decades as Vucic conceded defeat and the opposition celebrated in Belgrade.
Key Points
- Serbia's student-led movement says it has won parliamentary elections, ending 14 years of rule by Aleksandar Vucic's party.
- The vote followed nearly two years of anti-government protests sparked by the collapse of a canopy at Novi Sad railway station that killed 16 people.
- Turnout reached nearly 65 percent, the highest in more than three decades.
- EU leaders congratulated the Students' List and pledged support for reforms and democratic institutions.
