According to preliminary results, the Students’ List has received about 53 per cent of the vote, securing 140 of the 250 mandates in Serbia’s Parliament.

On the other hand, the list led by Aleksandar Vucic has won about 39 per cent of the vote, translated into 103 parliamentary mandates.

Voter turnout has been close to 70 percent, witnessing great mobilization of citizens and outstanding interest in political changes in the country.

The election outcome is considered a significant political development for Serbia, following nearly two years of student-led protests.

The student movement was empowered after the tragedy in Novi Sad, where the collapse of a section of the railway station caused casualties and sparked numerous reactions against state institutions.

The protests, which initially sought responsibility and justice, gradually turned into a broader move against corruption, power abuse and functioning of democratic institutions.

The victory of the Student List marks a new moment in Serbia’s political developments and paves the way for significant changes in state institutions.

European Union leaders have praised the Students’ List for winning parliamentary elections and have expressed readiness to support democratic reforms in Serbia.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and European Council President Antonio Costa have declared that Serbian citizens have participated in large numbers to determine the country’s future.

In their message, they have stressed that the European Union is willing to support reforms in the area of rule of law, media freedom, the fight against corruption and strengthening democratic institutions.

Meanwhile, European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos has welcomed the election outcome, praising that a new political chapter could be opened for Serbia.

It has reiterated that Serbia’s European perspective remains open and that progress towards EU membership requires concrete reforms and respect for democratic standards.

The students’ victory and the acceptance of the loss by Aleksandar Vucic constitute an important development on the Serbian political scene.

After a long period of protests and tension, the country faces great expectations for changes in the functioning of institutions, the fight against corruption and improvement of democratic standards.

However, the main challenge for winners will be to translate citizens’ support into concrete reforms and to a government that guarantees transparency, responsibility and rule of law.

The 26 October 2026 elections could mark a turning point for Serbia, opening a new political stage and increasing expectations for deep changes in the country.

Source Layer: RTKLive