The opposition Student List, which grew out of months of protests, won Serbia’s snap parliamentary election on 25 October. Aleksandar Vučić admitted that his camp had lost – ending 14 years of rule by his Serbian Progressive Party. Below is Euronews’ interview with a political scientist from the University of Belgrade (in English).
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Key points
Prof. Bojan Vranić of the University of Belgrade calls the result an “extraordinary historical moment” for Serbian parliamentary democracy. In his view, the election changes the whole political scene and brings in a new elite. He warns, however, against expecting a revolution in the short term – rather “continuity with some improvements”. It is not yet known who will lead the new government. The election was called after a wave of protests; at the end of September Vučić stepped down as president.
What to do
- Businesses operating in the Balkans: follow the make-up of the new government and any changes to investment rules.
- Travelling to Serbia? Check GOV.UK – Serbia travel advice.
Source: Euronews, Europe Today (26.10.2026); Al Jazeera (27.09.2026).
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