
Serbia's students defeated long-time ruler Vučić at the ballot box. Brussels promptly offers support. But there are also nationalists on the winning list - and they have so far rejected sanctions against Russia.
AI-generated summary
Serbia was under the long-standing rule of Aleksandar Vučić. Following the recent elections, there are signs of political upheaval through student movements.
After the election, is Serbia now moving towards Europe – or to the right?
Serbia's students defeated long-time ruler Vučić at the ballot box. Brussels promptly offers support. But there are also nationalists on the winning list - and they have so far rejected sanctions against Russia.
An analysis by Francesco Collini

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