Can Serbia’s student protesters stop Aleksandar Vučić from becoming prime minister? The country’s longtime leader has called an early election to extend his hold on power.
Just over a month ago, Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić addressed the nation on television. He lamented the difficult circumstances but said that, despite everything, the country had “managed to preserve stability.” To ensure that Serbia could continue “to develop and maintain its internal unity in the face of external threats,” Vučić announced that he would dissolve parliament and call early…
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić addressed the nation recently, lamenting difficult circumstances but asserting stability. He dissolved parliament and announced early elections for October 25, 2026, to extend his rule. Vučić, a nationalist leader, has led Serbia since 2014 and is accused of authoritarianism. His main rival is the Student List movement, which gained prominence during 2024 mass protests. The early election is crucial for Serbia's future—will it remain authoritarian or democratize?
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