Wahlen in Serbien: Nach zweijährigen Protesten – Studentenliste könnte stärkste Kraft in Serbien werden
Es zeichnet sich ein knapper Wahlausgang ab. Die Fortschrittspartei von Ex-Präsident Vucic könnte nach über einem Jahrzehnt abgelöst werden. Für die EU sind das nicht nur gute Nachrichten.
Serbia's upcoming parliamentary elections, held on October 25th, may result in a shift of power following over a decade of rule by the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) led by former President Aleksandar Vucic. The SNS and a newly-formed Student List both have recent polls indicating they will each secure just over 40 percent of the vote. However, individual institutions predict widely varying outcomes.
With approximately 6.4 million eligible voters, victory for the Student List alone is unlikely to form a stable government. Unlike Vucic, who previously governed with smaller partners, the Student List has ruled out coalition agreements. Should they fail to secure an outright majority, they will lack a necessary partner to form a government.
This election marks the first since November 1st, 2024, when a falling roof at a renovated train station in Novi Sad killed 16 people and sparked widespread protests against corruption, abuse of power, and inequality. Thousands of young people took to the streets of Belgrade on Thursday, a final demonstration before the poll. Tihomir Stanic, the Student List's candidate, declared at the rally's conclusion: "We are tired of not being treated equally under the law."
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