Why Serbian elections are so important - as students challenge 12 years of Vučić rule

Published 22 Oct 2026, 16:25 UTC. Updated 22 Oct 2026, 16:25 UTC.

After two years of student protests, Serbians vote on Sunday in elections that could bring down the ruling party.

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