Serbian voter shift ousts long-time leader Vučić as student movement wins parliament

Former Serbian president Aleksandar Vučić announced his party's loss in the latest parliamentary election, conceding that the Serbian Progressive Party would likely win about 105 seats. The opposition Student List, emerging from recent campus protests, is poised to secure at least 135 seats, signaling a major shift in the country's political landscape. Experts describe the victory as historic yet stress that the new coalition remains cautious on EU integration, focusing first on domestic reforms.

The vote outcome arrives as Europe grapples with other political currents, such as Marine Le Pen’s formal presidential candidacy launch in Orléans amid French unrest. Analysts also highlight the broader context of EU reforms and regional security issues, underscoring the election’s potential ripple effects across the Balkans.