Serbia votes in election pitting longtime leader against student movement

Serbia is holding early parliamentary elections that feature a contest between the government of long-time populist leader Aleksandar Vucic and a student-led opposition movement. The vote follows two years of protests centered on allegations of corruption and authoritarianism within the current administration.

The outcome of this election is viewed as a potential turning point for the Balkan nation, as the opposition movement seeks to challenge Vucic's established political control. Polls indicate a competitive race between the incumbent leadership and the anti-corruption coalition.