Serbia's populist strongman Vucic outplayed all his opponents. Then the students came

Live updates

1. 3h ago

   Serbia's populist strongman Vucic concedes election defeat to student-led movement

   Aleksandar Vucic, Serbia's autocratic leader for 14 years, has conceded defeat in the country's election to a student-led protest movement. The movement, known as the Student List, won a significant victory, marking a new era for Serbia. Vucic's defeat is seen as a major upset, with the students' grassroots movement successfully challenging his rule.

   Why it matters

   Vucic has been a dominant figure in Serbian politics for over a decade, known for his nationalist and populist policies. The student-led movement's victory signals a potential shift in Serbia's political landscape and could have implications for the country's future relations with the EU and other global partners. The students' movement was formed in response to Vucic's government and its policies.

   What is confirmed

   • Aleksandar Vucic has conceded defeat in the Serbian election to a student-led protest movement.
   • The student-led movement, known as the Student List, won a significant victory in the election.
   • Vucic has been a dominant figure in Serbian politics for over 14 years.

   What to watch next

   • The formation of a new government in Serbia
   • The student-led movement's policy decisions and implementation
   • Serbia's future relations with the EU and other global partners
   Sources used for this update (31)

   1. www.yahoo.com — Yahoo
   2. timesofindia.indiatimes.com — Saudi Arabia Turns To Iran Amid Houthi Strikes, Dealing Trump A Major Gulf Blow? - Times of India Videos
   3. The New York Times — Aleksandar Vucic Concedes Defeat in Serbian Election
   4. The Economist — Aleksandar Vucic, Serbia’s autocrat, loses to a bunch of students
   5. Reuters — Serbia's new leaders face host of tough challenges
   6. CNN — In Serbia, a very different student movement just ousted another European strongman
   7. The Guardian — As students we never sought power – here’s how we reclaimed Serbia | Novak Simin
   8. The New York Times — Serbia’s Election Shows New Vulnerability for Nationalist Populists
   9. Foreign Policy — After Serbia's Elections, Its Student Protesters Deserve a Nobel Peace Prize
   10. Al Jazeera — What Vucic’s defeat means for Serbia’s foreign policy
   11. PBS — Student-led movement ousts Serbia's right-wing ruler in historic election
   12. The Guardian — A leaderless revolution has swept Serbia. The world should be watching
   confidence 85%