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Tens of thousands of Serbians rallied on October 23, 2026, ahead of a snap election widely seen as a referendum on President Aleksandar Vucic's rule. The vote follows nearly two years of student-led protests against his government. The election pits Vucic's ruling party against a movement born out of sustained student demonstrations, with observers describing the contest as a pivotal test of public sentiment after years of unrest. The outcome is expected to shape Serbia's political direction and its relationship with the European Union.