The roof collapse was the catalyst for the Student List’s historic election success. But once the euphoria subsides, major reforms will be needed, along with answers on relations with Russia and the EU. The movement will not be able to avoid difficult foreign policy issues, says Fanny Wallberg of the Swedish Institute of International Affairs.
World politicsSerbs woke up to a new reality after Aleksandar Vucic and his nationalist party, the SNS, conceded defeat to the Student List. In Belgrade, the streets were filled with celebrating voters. “There were very strong emotions. We’re not even close to understanding what has happened,” says Nikola Zivkovic.
World politicsAleksandar Vucic and his nationalist ruling party, the SNS, concede defeat in Sunday's snap parliamentary elections in Serbia.
World politicsCorruption and increasingly difficult living conditions - voters in Serbia want to fundamentally change the country. Many see today’s election as a possible historic turning point. “For the first time, I feel hope,” says Milica.
World politicsIt began as a grassroots student movement against corruption, but the “Student List” is now fielding a motley crew of candidates against President Aleksandar Vucic in Serbia. This could be a new way to challenge deeply entrenched authoritarian leaders, says political scientist Florian Bieber.
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