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Serbia: Hope, tension and apprehension as voters prepare to elect new parliament

DW23 October 2026, 11:43 UTCSerbia

After two years of protests, Serbia faces a pivotal election on Sunday, with a student-led challenge to Aleksandar Vucic's lengthy rule. Allegations of electoral irregularities and fears of a post-election crisis abound.

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