The Students’ List – Students’ Victory has achieved a historic result in Serbia’s snap parliamentary election, bringing an end to Aleksandar Vučić’s 14-year rule. Initial projections indicate that the student opposition has secured a majority in parliament, while the Serbian president has already conceded defeat.
Preliminary data show that the Students’ List won around 53 percent of the vote, giving it 140 of the 250 seats in the Serbian Assembly.
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Meanwhile, the coalition led by Aleksandar Vučić received approximately 39 percent of the vote, corresponding to 103 parliamentary seats.
Voter turnout reached nearly 70 percent, reflecting strong civic mobilization and extraordinary interest in the country’s political transformation.
The election result is being viewed as an event of major political significance for Serbia, following nearly two years of protests organized by students.
The student movement gained momentum after the tragedy in Novi Sad, when the collapse of a section of the railway station caused fatalities and triggered a wave of reactions against state institutions.
The protests, which initially demanded accountability and justice, gradually evolved into a broader movement against corruption, the abuse of power and the weakening of democratic institutions.
The Students’ List’s victory marks a new chapter in Serbian politics and creates an opportunity for fundamental changes to the state structures.
European Union leaders have congratulated the Students’ List on its success in the parliamentary election and expressed their readiness to support democratic reforms in Serbia.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa stressed that Serbian citizens turned out in large numbers to decide the future of their country.
In their statement, they underlined that the European Union is prepared to assist with reforms related to the rule of law, media freedom, the fight against corruption and the strengthening of democratic institutions.
Meanwhile, European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos welcomed the election result, stressing that a new political phase could open up for Serbia.
She reaffirmed that Serbia’s European perspective remains open and that progress toward EU membership requires tangible reforms and respect for democratic standards.
The students’ victory and Aleksandar Vučić’s concession of defeat constitute a significant moment in Serbia’s political landscape.
After a long period of protests and tensions, the country now faces high expectations for changes in the functioning of institutions, the fight against corruption and the raising of democratic standards.
However, the main challenge for the winners will be to turn public support into concrete reforms and governance that ensures transparency, accountability and the rule of law.
The October 26, 2026 election could mark a turning point for Serbia, ushering in a new political era and raising expectations for profound changes in the country.
