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Student-led movement ousts Serbia's right-wing ruler in historic election

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In short

In a historic turn of events, student-led protests in Serbia have ousted longtime leader Aleksandar Vucic from power, leading to the ousting of his government. This dramatic shift in the country's leadership follows a student-led movement that has gained momentum over the past few weeks. The election results, which saw Vucic lose to a student-led coalition, have brought down his administration and sparked a new era of change in Serbia.

Key points

  • In a historic turn of events, student-led protests in Serbia have ousted longtime leader…: In a historic turn of events, student-led protests in Serbia have ousted longtime leader Aleksandar Vucic from power, leading to the ousting of his government.
  • This dramatic shift in the country's leadership follows a student-led movement that has g…: This dramatic shift in the country's leadership follows a student-led movement that has gained momentum over the past few weeks.
  • The election results, which saw Vucic lose to a student-led coalition, have brought down…: The election results, which saw Vucic lose to a student-led coalition, have brought down his administration and sparked a new era of change in Serbia.

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