Serbia wakes up to new reality after student-led movement ousts Vučić – Europe live

Hopes raised for a reset in relations with EU and other partners following the defeat of authoritarian president

• Serbian leader ousted by student movement in seismic election

Serbia wakes up to a new reality this morning after a grassroots opposition movement led by students ousted the country’s former authoritarian president Aleksandar Vučić, raising hopes for a new opening in relations with the EU and other partners.

With 96.9% polling stations processed, the Student List has 52.6% of votes, well ahead of Vučić’s bloc at 39.22%.