Serbia’s governing party, led by its long-serving president, has acknowledged defeat in parliamentary elections after weeks of mass protests spearheaded by students and opposition groups. The demonstrations, which drew tens of thousands onto the streets, forced a shift in political power as voters rejected the ruling coalition amid widespread frustration over corruption and economic struggles. The opposition, united behind a coalition of reformist parties, secured a majority in the national assembly, marking a historic turnaway from decades of dominant leadership. Analysts describe the result as a rare victory for civil society in the Balkans, though challenges remain in translating protest momentum into lasting policy change.
Serbia's longtime leader concedes defeat to a student-led protest movement in parliamentary elections.
