Serbia votes as strongman Vučić faces grassroots challenge to 12-year rule – Europe live

The Guardian World Sunday 25 October 2026, 16:02 UTC By Jakub Krupa 1 min read

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The Student List movement is taking on authoritarian leader following nearly two years of protests against government and institutional corruptionWhat is at stake in Serbia’s election? Dobro veče, or good evening, and welcome to our live coverage of Serbian election night. The grassroots protest movement, the Student List, is taking on the country’s increasingly authoritarian leader, Aleksandar Vučić, in what is shaping up to be the sternest test of his 12-year grip on power.

The Student List movement is taking on authoritarian leader following nearly two years of protests against government and institutional corruption

What is at stake in Serbia’s election?

Dobro veče, or good evening, and welcome to our live coverage of Serbian election night.

The grassroots protest movement, the Student List, is taking on the country’s increasingly authoritarian leader, Aleksandar Vučić, in what is shaping up to be the sternest test of his 12-year grip on power.

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