Student movement takes Serbia's Vučić to the wire in neck-and-neck election

The Serbian parliamentary elections feature Ilija Srdanović, a cardiologist and opposition candidate, challenging long-time leader Aleksandar Vučić. The Student List, formed from anti-corruption protests, represents a significant challenge to Vučić's rule. Srdanović emphasizes a vision for a civil society, while Vučić portrays the movement as foreign-influenced. Polls suggest a tight race, with the Student List advocating for freedom of speech and competent governance. Vučić's administration faces scrutiny over past infrastructure failures and its close ties with Russia and China, complicating the electoral landscape.