Serbia votes as student-led bloc challenges longtime leader Vucic

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: October 25, 2026Country: Serbia

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Serbia votes as student-led bloc challenges longtime leader Vucic

Serbians are voting in large numbers in a parliamentary election that could end Aleksandar Vucic’s long rule. The vote follows months of student-led anti-government protests. Demonstrators have raised concerns about corruption and demanded accountability.

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