Students topple Vucic’s government in Serbia

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: October 26, 2026Country: Serbia

PoliticsWorld / International

Students topple Vucic’s government in Serbia

A student-led list won Serbia’s elections by a convincing majority, ending the rule of Aleksandar Vucic, the country’s most powerful politician. The former president, who had been in power for 14 years, is moving into opposition. University professors and experts are taking over, with the recovery of state institutions only just beginning.

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