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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Jovana Gec

How Serbia's protesting students became key to the upcoming elections

Serbia Election - (Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

For nearly two years, Serbian university students have driven mass anti-corruption protests. Now they share a broader aim: defeating the nation's powerful populist leader Aleksandar Vucic in this weekend's early parliamentary election.

Following the 25 October vote, the former authoritarian president is seeking a return as prime minister to extend his right-wing party's 14-year rule. Having previously rattled the populists during their demonstrations, Serbia's youth movement is the sole barrier in his way.

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