In Serbia, a new type of democracy is taking hold, and Europe is watching closely
Summary
A student-led movement in Serbia won 140 of the 250 seats in parliament after campaigning amid protests over a deadly railway-station roof collapse and demands for accountability. The movement now faces the challenge of governing without a formal leader or hierarchy, while supporters call for changes to state institutions and public life.Key Facts
- Students began protesting after a roof collapse at Novi Sad’s main railway station killed people.
- The protests spread across Serbia and faced police force and accusations of treason from political figures.
- Dozens of students rode bicycles from Serbia to Strasbourg to seek European support and draw attention to concerns about democracy.
- The article says more than 50% of voters backed the student movement in an election with the highest turnout since Yugoslavia broke up in 1992.
- The movement won 140 of 250 parliamentary seats, giving its candidates a majority.
- Candidates on the movement’s slate included academics and athletes, and student assemblies selected them before the election.
- The article describes the movement as having no hierarchy or leader and says it must now take on the work of governing.
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