Thousands of demonstrators took part in a final student-led rally on the eve of Serbia’s national vote, organisers said, reflecting mounting opposition to President Aleksandar Vučić’s long tenure.
Participants at the demonstration, organised by a student movement, called on voters to use Sunday’s election to oust Vučić, who has been a dominant figure in Serbian politics for 14 years. The gathering was described by organisers as the culmination of a campaign of civic mobilisation ahead of the ballot.
Vučić, who has overseen Serbia’s political scene for more than a decade, addressed supporters at a rival rally across town, underscoring the sharply divided atmosphere in the capital as polling day approaches. Both events highlighted the competing mobilisations that parties and movements have mounted in the final hours of the campaign.
Election authorities are preparing for Sunday’s vote amid heightened attention from domestic and international observers. The student-led protest and Vučić’s counter-rally signalled that turnout and mobilisation efforts could be decisive in determining the post-election political landscape.
Analysts say the demonstrations reflect broader public debates over governance and the future direction of the country, with civil society groups playing an active role in the lead-up to the ballot. For now, both sides are focusing on mobilising supporters and turning out voters when polls open on Sunday.