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Serbia’s strongman toppled by student-backed movement

EuroNews26 October 2026, 07:28 UTCSerbia

Good morning. It’s Angela Skujins holding the newsletter pen for the entire week. On Monday’s agenda: Serbian elections serve as a death knell for long-time leader Aleksandar Vučić and his political party, while French fury continues to manifest through violent protest and a presidential bid.

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