Hundreds of thousands of people supported the student movement in Serbia ahead of the elections, AP reports

In Serbia, supporters of the student protest movement gathered for a final pre-election rally ahead of parliamentary elections, challenging populist leader Aleksandar Vučić. The event in Belgrade saw crowds expressing optimism for change after months of protests against Vučić's government. The student candidate is gaining ground in polls against Vučić's Serbian Progressive Party, despite government control over media. Vučić held his own rally, predicting a significant victory for his party. Concerns about election security and fairness have been raised by international observers, citing media control and societal divisions. The elections follow over a year of protests sparked by a tragic incident in 2024, attributed to corruption.