Aleksandar Vucic Concedes Defeat in Serbian Parliamentary Elections

Aleksandar Vucic conceded defeat on October 25 following parliamentary elections in Serbia, according to reports from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and DW.com. Vucic told a news conference late in the evening that his party had lost the elections to a student-led opposition movement, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty reported. [1][3]

Citizens across Serbia voted on October 25 to elect a new parliament, with Vucic's name appearing on the ballot, according to Vietnam.vn. Early parliamentary elections were called on September 9, 2026, after Vucic dissolved the National Assembly on a proposal from the government. The elections were originally scheduled to take place by December 2027. [2][5]

The election victory was achieved by the Student List, which won a projected absolute majority of seats to defeat the Serbian Progressive Party that had held power since 2012. CeSID and Ipsos projections indicate that the Student List won about 52 percent of the vote and 140 seats in the National Assembly. The Serbian Progressive Party coalition received 39 percent of the vote and 103 seats. Legislative power in Serbia is held by the unicameral National Assembly, which consists of 250 proportionally elected deputies. [5][6]

As FTMQ World reported earlier, Vucic served 12 years in power and sought to return as prime minister after completing two presidential terms. The defeat of his ruling party could potentially usher in a new political era for Serbia that is more closely aligned with Europe and away from the Kremlin, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty reported. [1][7]