Overview
- Voting is taking place on Sunday, October 25, 2026, with polls open from morning to evening and first results expected the same night.
- The Liste étudiante, a student-led coalition born from 2024 protests, is the main challenger and has drawn mass rallies and strong social-media support.
- Aleksandar Vucic resigned the presidency in late September to run for prime minister so he can remain the country’s dominant political figure.
- A coalition of 24 Serbian NGOs documented structural problems, critics point to tightened diaspora voting rules and increased pro-government media control.
- The EU has sent an observation mission and European leaders are watching closely because the outcome could affect anti-corruption reforms, EU accession talks, and regional stability.