Youth Uprising To Democratic Transformation
Summary
Serbia’s youth-led, non-violent protest movement toppled Aleksandar Vučić’s government after nearly two years of sustained resistance, culminating in a decisive parliamentary victory. The campaign grew out of outrage over the Novi Sad railway station collapse, which killed 16 people and exposed deep anger over corruption and state negligence.
Key Points
- A two-year, youth-led non-violent protest movement in Serbia culminated in the ouster of Aleksandar Vučić’s government.
- The movement began after the Nov. 1, 2024 collapse of the renovated canopy at Novi Sad railway station killed 16 people.
- University students organized blockades, vigils, cleanups and a broader anti-corruption campaign that spread to more than 400 towns.
- The student-backed 'Student List' won the October 25, 2026 parliamentary elections, forcing Vučić to concede defeat.
