Serbia votes as strongman Vučić faces grassroots challenge to 12-year rule – Europe live
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The election determines whether Aleksandar Vučić will retain power after a 12-year rule or if the Student List movement will succeed in challenging his authority following two years of protests against corruption. High voter turnout, significantly above previous levels, indicates a pivotal shift in political engagement that could alter the country's democratic trajectory.
The Student List movement is taking on authoritarian leader following nearly two years of protests against government and institutional corruption What is at stake in Serbia’s election? The latest turnout projection by Ipsos/Cesid suggests a turnout of 60.8% by 5pm local time (4pm UK), with three hours still to go until the polling stations close. That’s more than 13 percentage points higher than in 2023, and would be the highest turnout since mid-2000s. “What hasn’t motivated me? There isn’t a
- •Final official vote counts and confirmation of the winning party or coalition.
- •Potential for post-election protests or political negotiations if the outcome is contested.