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POLITICS1d agoThe Anatomy of Forging Freedom: Lessons from Serbia’s StudentsThere were doubts about how a decentralised, leaderless civic movement could possibly transform itself into a political alternative at the ballot box. But the students had already shown that their democratic imagination knew few limits.Balkan Insight
POLITICS2d agoChange in Power in Serbia Brings Headaches for Central Europe’s GovernmentsHungary, Czechia and Slovakia developed deep ties with Vucic’s Serbia over the past decade, which the new Serbian leadership will find hard to simply move past.Balkan Insight
POLITICS2d agoWhat European students can learn from their Serbian peersThe Serbian student mobilisation chose a political strategy that ensured its success where others had failed.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS3d ago"Advancing the country's future in the EU": After the legislative elections, where does Serbia stand in its accession process?DÉCRYPTAGE - La Serbie, pays officiellement candidat à l’adhésion depuis 2012, ne remplit pas encore les critères requis par Bruxelles. L’alternance résultant des élections législatives du 25 octobre pourrait cependant amorcer des réformes accélérant le calendrier des négociations.Le Figaro International
POLITICS3d agoSerbian elections winner 'clearly seek better relations' with the EU, says expertMarko Prelec, analyst at the International Crisis Group, believes dismantling outgoing prime minister Aleksandar Vučić system will take a long time but thinks it's "premature" to worry about the Students List movement capacity to lead the country.EuroNews [en]
POLITICS3d agoSerbian opposition landslide exposes cost of EU’s bet on ousted VučićThe EU spent over a decade treating the Serbian strongman as indispensable. Now it needs to handle a skeptical incoming government.Politico Europe
POLITICS4d ago'Committed To European Integration': Student List's Srdanovic On Serbia's Post-Vucic FutureAleksandar Vucic’s election defeat has ended more than a decade of political dominance and handed victory to Serbia’s student-led opposition movement. RFE/RL's Balkan Service spoke with Ilija Srdanovic, the top candidate for the Student List party on what comes next for the country.RFE/RL
POLITICS4d agoSerbia Student List Lead Candidate Vows EU Integration, Open Debate On Russia TiesIn an interview with RFE/RL, Ilija Srdanovic, the lead candidate for Serbia's Student List, which ousted longtime leader Aleksandar Vucic in the country's recent parliamentary elections, pledged to remain committed to EU integration. He also said Serbia's stance on sanctions against Russia could be reconsidered through public debate.RFE/RL
POLITICS5d agoSerbia's students won the election. Now they must navigate Russia and frayed EU relationsThe Student List party are yet to name a leader – but that’s just the beginning of the urgent issues they must solveThe Independent World
POLITICS5d agoSerbia’s student victory raises hopes of an EU resetThe Student List’s election win ends Vučić’s 14-year rule and raises hopes of an EU reset, but its stance on Russia sanctions and Kosovo leaves Brussels cautious.EuroNews [en]
POLITICS5d agoEuropean Leaders Welcome Victory for Serbia’s Opposition Student ListEuropean officials and leaders from Balkan states congratulated the Student List on its election victory, expressing hopes for democratic changes that will accelerate Serbia’s progress towards EU membership.Balkan Insight
POLITICS5d agoEU hails Serbia’s political upheaval after student group ends Vučić’s ruleEU leaders and senior officials welcomed the Student List’s election win in Serbia, offering support for reforms and a path to membership after Vučić conceded defeat.EuroNews [en]
POLITICS5d agoEurope Today: Serbia’s students topple Vučić as Israel braces for crucial electionSerbia's student-led movement has secured a historic parliamentary election victory, ending President Aleksandar Vučić's political dominance. Meanwhile, Israel prepares for a crucial election, France faces another wave of mass protests, and Brazil's President Lula wins a fourth term in office.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 28Serbia snap election : Can Vucic outmanoeuvre the student revolt ? | ElectionsSerbia is holding a snap election, with questions arising about Vucic's ability to navigate a student revolt. This signifies a period of political uncertainty and potential societal friction.aljazeera.com · United States
POLITICSSep 28Serbia’s snap election: Can Vucic outmanoeuvre the student revolt?The country's early parliamentary elections won’t end its crisis or defuse Vucic’s troubles, analysts say.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 27Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic resigns amid prolonged protestsDespite student-led protests and political unrest challenging his rule, Vucic intends to run in the snap elections.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 18EU President to Skip Serbia and Bosnia on Balkan TourThe EU said Ursula von der Leyen's Balkan visit will miss Serbia and Bosnia – citing elections – but Serbia's president dismissed this as ‘elegant’ excuse for a no-show after controversy over Ratko Mladic's funeral.Balkan Insight
POLITICSSep 15European Parliamentarians Slam Serbia for ‘Disturbing’ Funeral of Ratko MladicAs the European Parliament debates convicted war criminal Ratko Mladic's funeral in Belgrade, Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos says Serbia is failing to respect European values.Balkan Insight
POLITICSSep 9Serbia, the conflicted EU candidateOn paper, Belgrade has pursued EU membership for years. But accession has long been stalled. The hero's farewell given to war criminal Mladic exposed just how far Serbia has alienated itself from Europe.DW News [en]
POLITICSSep 9The EU anger over the Mladic case , the butcher of the Balkans . Bosnia expels Serbian diplomatsThe European Union is reportedly angry over the Mladic case, leading Bosnia to expel Serbian diplomats. This indicates heightened diplomatic tensions and ongoing fallout from historical conflicts in the Balkans.odnako.org · Russia
POLITICSSep 8Serbia Gives Military Honors To Butcher Of Balkan Mladić Despite EU WarningsSerbia has reportedly bestowed military honors upon Ratko Mladić, known as the "Butcher of Balkan," despite warnings from the European Union. This controversial action could strain international relations and revisit historical tensions.worthynews.com · Israel
POLITICSSep 8EU, UK express dismay over Mladic funeral in SerbiaThe EU is deliberating an official response to the glorification of war criminal Ratko Mladic in Belgrade. The UK, meanwhile, summoned Serbia's charge d'affaires over the display.DW News [en]
POLITICSSep 8EU condemns Serbia’s ministers for attending funeral of war criminal MladicEU leaders condemn Serbian officials' presence at Ratko Mladic's funeral as a failure to confront past war crimes.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 8EU leaders condemn Serbia funeral honors for Ratko Mladic , raising doubts over membership bidksat.com · United States