How student assemblies brought down the Serbian government
A list of academics, engineers, artists and activists chosen by Serbia’s student assemblies defeated long-ruling president Aleksandar Vucic's right-wing…
France 24 reports that a list of academics, engineers, artists and activists chosen by Serbia’s student assemblies defeated long-ruling president Aleksandar Vucic's right-wing Serbian Progressive Party Sunday.
The shock victory comes after nearly two years of student-led anti-corruption protests – and may serve as a model for other movements hoping to turn street demonstrations into concrete political change.
This world story centres on Serbia. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Serbian Progressive Party Sunday, Serbian and Aleksandar Vucic.
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- Serbia · Europe
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- Serbian Progressive Party Sunday, Serbian, Aleksandar Vucic
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