Thousands protest in Serbia ahead of parliamentary elections

In Serbia, tens of thousands of people took to the streets in protest against Aleksandar Vučić ahead of the October 25 parliamentary elections.

Consensus

Mass protests occurred in Belgrade and other Serbian cities on 22 October.
The protests were organized by the 'Student List' movement.
The demonstrations took place ahead of the 25 October parliamentary elections.
Participants demanded an end to Aleksandar Vučić’s rule and supported the 'Student List' as a political alternative.
The movement originated from student protests following the 1 November 2024 roof collapse at Novi Sad railway station, which killed 16 people.
The collapse was attributed to corruption in public construction and renovation projects.
The 'Student List' is composed of non-student experts such as professors, doctors, and jurists, with students serving as collective organizers.
Aleksandar Vučić resigned as president on 27 September to run for prime minister.
The 'Student List' is the main opposition force challenging Vučić’s Serbian Progressive Party.
The protest included people of all ages, national flags, flashlights, and chants of 'Victory, victory!'
The protest occurred just before the start of the pre-election silence period on 25 October.

The protest was against Aleksandar Vučić and took place ahead of the 25 October parliament elections. — tg_bbcrussian
The rally was held on 23 October at Slavija Square in Belgrade, attended by thousands of supporters of the 'Student List' opposition coalition. — vesti
The protest in Belgrade gathered around 150,000 people, according to organizers. — tg_dwglavnoe
The 'Student List' movement has no single leader and is composed of candidates supported by students. — tg_astrapress
The protests occurred in Belgrade and other cities on 22 October, with participants coming from multiple regions in columns. — tg_radiosvoboda
The protest involved thousands moving in columns from six districts to Slavija Square, causing traffic paralysis. — novaya_eu