# Serbia faces a new reality after student-led movement ousts Vučić

https://mins.news/en/item/115527

- The Guardian, 2026-10-26 09:00 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/oct/26/serbia-vucic-elections-students-bulgaria-france-urkaine-russia-latest-news-updates

> A grassroots opposition movement led by students defeated Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić in an election, raising hopes of a reset in relations with the EU and other partners. With 96.9% of polling stations processed, the Student List secured 52.6% of votes, ahead of Vučić’s bloc on 39.22%.

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