6 hours ago

Nicușor Dan congratulates the Student List on its historic victory in the elections in Serbia

Ana-Maria Tapescu

26 October 2026, 08:36

International

Foto: shutterstock.com

Always see our news on Google

Romanian President Nicușor Dan congratulated the Serbian people and the Students’ List on the victory secured in Serbia’s parliamentary elections, in a message posted on the X platform. He said that Romania is ready to work with the new government in Belgrade to support Serbia’s European path and strengthen stability in the region.

“Congratulations to the Serbian people on the historic elections, with the highest voter turnout in decades, and to the Students’ List on its victory,” Nicușor Dan wrote.

The Romanian president highlighted the ties between the two countries and said that Romania and Serbia can build a stronger partnership, united by their communities and by the historic relationship that has developed along the Danube.

The election result marks a major shift on the Serbian political scene. Aleksandar Vučić, the leader who dominated the country’s politics for more than a decade, acknowledged his electoral defeat. Initial estimates indicate a victory for the Students’ List, backed by the student movement at the center of the anti-government protests.

The announcement was followed by celebrations in Belgrade, where people took to the streets to celebrate the result. According to The Guardian, some participants said they were still surprised by the scale of the victory.

ed,

Context: Serbia’s elections were triggered by student protests that began after the Novi Sad tragedy

In Serbia, the political movement behind the “Students’ List” gained momentum after the canopy at the railway station in Novi Sad collapsed on November 1, 2024, an incident that resulted in 16 deaths. The initial protests transformed demands for investigations and clarification into broader calls concerning corruption and institutional changes, culminating in large-scale demonstrations in Belgrade.

After nearly two years of student-led protests, the early parliamentary elections were scheduled for October 25, 2026. The students submitted to the Electoral Commission a list of 250 candidates, accompanied by thousands of supporters, and the contest was presented as the main test for the government led by Aleksandar Vučić.