Serbia: Hope, Tension and Apprehension as Voters Prepare to Elect a New Parliament

Serbia is preparing for a parliamentary election on Sunday, October 25, after nearly two years of student-led protests against President Aleksandar Vučić’s government. The Student List, backed by the protest movement, is mounting a serious challenge to the ruling Serbian Progressive Party. Thousands attended its final campaign rally in Belgrade, where supporters voiced hope for change. The campaign has also been marked by reports of violence, intimidation and disputed election fairness. Independent monitors report attacks and threats during the campaign