The Serbia election ended in a concession from Aleksandar Vučić on October 25, 2026, as the former president said his political camp had lost to a student-backed list that emerged from protests over a deadly railway station collapse.

Key Takeaways

  • Vučić estimated that student-backed candidates would win 135 to 140 seats in the 250-member parliament; final official results were still awaited.
  • The movement grew from demands for accountability after a canopy collapse killed 16 people in Novi Sad in November 2024.

Serbia election results await confirmation

Vučić estimated that his side would secure 105 seats, while the student-backed Student List would win between 135 and 140. The figures were his estimates, not final official results.

The vote was a setback for Vučić’s Serbian Progressive Party, which has dominated Serbian politics since coming to power in 2012. Vučić called the snap parliamentary election in September 2026, bringing forward a contest that had been scheduled for late 2027. He stepped down as president to lead his party’s campaign for prime minister.

From railway disaster to electoral campaign

On November 1, 2024, a concrete canopy collapsed at the renovated railway station in Novi Sad, killing 16 people. The disaster raised questions about construction quality and government oversight. Protesters alleged corruption and inadequate accountability; the government rejected allegations of wrongdoing.

Students organized protests, university blockades and demonstrations seeking disclosure of relevant documents and accountability. The movement later drew support from teachers, farmers, academics and others, with students coordinating through assemblies and groups rather than a single prominent leader.

The student-backed electoral list brought together candidates from different professional backgrounds and campaigned on fighting corruption, restoring the rule of law and strengthening public institutions. Forming a new government remains the next step after the election.

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