Serbia's snap parliamentary election becomes a test of Vucic's grip on power
Serbia is heading into a snap parliamentary election on October 25 that could determine whether President Aleksandar Vucic's Serbian Progressive Party can extend its long hold on power. The vote has become a central test of the country's political direction after months of anti-government protests. It also comes at a moment when the opposition is fragmented and a student-backed challenge has gained unusual momentum.The election was brought forward from late 2027, making it an early and unexpected contest. Vucic resigned from the presidency in September, before the end of his second and final constitutional term, and is now leading the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 11:00 LONDON
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Serbia snap election expected to be very tight, analyst says
Serbia is heading into snap elections on Sunday with analysts saying the result could be extremely close. A researcher at the European Policy Centre said this is the first time in years that an alternative to President Aleksandar Vučić has real electoral prospects. The opposition Student List is being watched as a possible challenger, although the outcome will not be clear until next week.The analyst said polls currently point to a very tight result and very high participation. She also said the past two years have seen the largest protests in Serbia this century, underscoring the political backdrop to the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 08:29 LONDON
