Serbia’s ruling party since 2012; populist, catch-all, led by Aleksandar Vučić
Serbia has formalised a snap parliamentary election in late October, as President Vucic faces two years of anti-government protests and international scrutiny after the Novi Sad canopy collapse tragedy. The vote tests Vucic’s grip on power as student-led protests demand accountability and broader reforms.
Kosovo confronts protests across nine cities after the Kosovo Specialist Chambers verdict convicting former leaders of the KLA of war crimes. Demonstrators view the ruling as biased and demand government action as political tensions deepen and EU talks resume.
Aleksandar Vucic has resigned the presidency and has launched a campaign to lead the Serbian Progressive Party into snap parliamentary elections on Oct. 25. A student-led movement born from a deadly 2024 Novi Sad station canopy collapse is contesting the vote. Overseas voting rules and limited polling stations abroad have sparked complaints from the opposition.