This is how the students challenged Vučić's power

After 14 years of authoritarian rule, Aleksandar Vučić and the Serbian Progressive Party lost power to a student-led opposition. Despite a tightly contested election, the opposition secured 53% of the votes, gaining an absolute majority. The election was marred by government control over media and violence against opponents. The student victory followed months of protests triggered by a tragic incident at a train station. The movement was characterized by new, trusted leaders and an emotionally resonant message that appealed to a broad audience. The focus on corruption, stemming from the tragedy, was framed not just as a political issue but as a matter of identity and solidarity.