Serbia after Vucic: Who will be PM and when will a government be formed?
Summary
Serbia’s Republic Election Commission reported that the student-led Student List received 52.54% of votes counted so far in the snap parliamentary election, enough for a projected majority in the 250-seat assembly. The movement says it will prioritize anti-corruption efforts and public services; the final results, prime minister, and government formation timeline remain unsettled.Key Facts
- The commission’s figures covered 8,077 of 8,392 polling stations.
- The Student List received 52.54% of counted votes, while the United Serbia list led by the Serbian Progressive Party received 39.29%.
- Reported voter turnout was 68.78%, the highest in more than 30 years, according to the article.
- The Student List is projected to win 140 seats, above the 126 needed for a majority; United Serbia is projected to win 103.
- The Student List did not name a prime ministerial candidate during its campaign; professor and cardiologist Ilija Srdanovic is described as a likely candidate.
- The new National Assembly must be established within 30 days of the final results, and a government must be formed within 90 days after that.
- Ana Brnabic is temporarily holding the presidency and must call a presidential election no later than December 27, following Aleksandar Vucic’s resignation on September 27.
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