Serbia votes as strongman Vučić faces grassroots challenge to 12-year rule – Europe live
Unlike most European leaders – with the exception of ousted Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán and his loyal Slovak ally Robert Fico – Vučić has…
The Guardian reports: Unlike most European leaders – with the exception of ousted Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán and his loyal Slovak ally Robert Fico – Vučić has maintained closed ties with Russia, despite the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
The Student List movement is taking on authoritarian leader following nearly two years of protests against government and institutional corruption What is at stake in Serbia’s election? Not necessarily that much in substance, but definitely a change in optics.
This world story centres on Serbia. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Vučić, Europe and Robert Fico.
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