Serbia holds parliamentary election as student movement challenges Vucic's party
Source Summary
Serbia is holding parliamentary elections on Sunday in what officials describe as the most contested vote in over 14 years. A student-led movement is seeking to unseat the party of populist leader Aleksandar Vucic. The protests were sparked by the 2024 collapse of a canopy that killed 16 people and have continued for nearly two years.
Why it matters
This election represents a significant political challenge to an incumbent leader and reflects sustained public mobilization around a major tragedy and governance concerns.
