The EU relieved by the victory of the Student List in Serbia and Lula in Brazil

The EU is relieved by the electoral victories of Lula in Brazil and the Student List in Serbia, signaling potential rapprochement with Belgrade. Lula's win is seen as a triumph for democracy and multilateralism, while the Student List's success ends Vucic's long tenure, raising hopes for reforms in Serbia. EU leaders express readiness to support Serbia's democratic transition and align with EU standards. The elections reflect a shift against authoritarianism in the region, with parallels drawn to Hungary's recent political changes. Lula's role in advancing EU-Mercosur trade relations is also highlighted, as concerns about Bolsonaro's impact on these agreements were prevalent.