Student movement takes Serbia's Vučić to the wire in neck-and-neck election
The Student List has emerged from almost two years of anti-corruption protests to form the biggest challenge to Vučić's rule.
BBC News reports that the Student List has emerged from almost two years of anti-corruption protests to form the biggest challenge to Vučić's rule.
This world story centres on Serbia. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Serbia's Vučić, Student List and Vučić.
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