Policy·October 25, 2026 at 6:43 PM EDT·1 source
Student movement topples Serbia's longtime ruling party
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What happened
- A student-led protest movement ended Serbia’s right-wing party’s 14-year rule, former President Aleksandar Vučić conceded Sunday.
- The political shift could affect Serbia’s future U.S. relations as the country balances ties with Russia and the West.
- Vučić had cultivated relationships with President Trump’s family and allies.
Length of party rule
14 years
Why it matters
The leadership change may alter Serbia’s foreign-policy alignment and its relationships with the U.S., Russia and the West, creating potential implications for regional markets and policymakers.
What to watch. Future U.S. relations with Serbia and the country’s balance between Russia and the West.
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