Serbia's Vucic calls snap elections after nearly two years of protests
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic on Wednesday called snap parliamentary elections for October 25. They are expected to be a key test of his right-wing populist Serbian Progressive Party after nearly two years of student-led anti-corruption protests.
- Why it matters
- The election will determine whether Vucic's Serbian Progressive Party can retain its hold on parliament after sustained student-led pressure over corruption and governance issues.
- Most affected
- Serbian Progressive Party — Must defend its parliamentary majority in early election following extended protest campaign.
Anti-corruption protest movement — Gains an electoral moment to challenge the governing party's dominance. - Likely next
- Whether the Serbian Progressive Party retains its parliamentary majority in the October 25 election.