Serbia's Right-Wing Leader Concedes Defeat in Parliamentary Elections

Aleksandar Vucic, Serbia's longtime right-wing leader, has conceded defeat in parliamentary elections. Vucic had been a prominent figure in Serbian politics since 2012. He had held both the presidency and the premiership. Student-led protests for nearly two years had weakened his political grip. Vucic congratulated the winners, saying, "We have lost the elections." The Students'List-Students'Win alliance, formed with student support, won 135 seats in the 250-member parliament, while Vucic's party won about 105 seats. However, it is unclear who will become prime minister. Thousands of people, especially young people, celebrated in the capital Belgrade after Vucic conceded defeat. People waved Serbian flags, set off fireworks and cheered. The election was largely seen as a referendum on Vucic's leadership. Students'List, the only party to win three percent of the votes in the European Parliament, was the only party to win.