Vučić, the right-wing populist who had maintained a tight grip on power for 12 years, acknowledged that his party had lost the fiercely contested vote. The ballot had been widely billed as a critical referendum on the nation's political future, drawing intense international and domestic attention as citizens headed to the polls.
Streets in the capital of Belgrade erupted in rapture following the concession, as supporters of the youth-driven campaign celebrated what observers called a seismic political shift. The student movement campaigned heavily on dismantling Vučić's long-standing rule, ultimately securing a decisive breakthrough at the ballot box.
