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September 15, 2026

Serbia: Student campaign, election funding in focus — FrontPages.eu, September 15, 2026

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The electoral landscape in Serbia is heating up, with the 'Student List' taking concrete steps in its campaign by presenting prominent candidates like Professor Ilija Srdanović and Professor Katarina Šćepanović, who are articulating their platforms. This comes as a new investigative report reveals an additional billion dinars from the budget allocated for the upcoming elections, prompting further questions about financial transparency and distribution. Concerns over election integrity are amplified by reports of Radical party members appearing on the ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) list and an alleged conflict of interest involving an election commission member also running on the SNS ticket. Adding to the political ferment, the opposition 'MI-snaga naroda' movement is experiencing internal disputes over a proposed coalition with Aleksandar Vulin's party. Meanwhile, President Aleksandar Vučić has confirmed his resignation from the presidency on September 27 to pursue the role of prime minister. In other domestic news, a notable disconnect persists between official statistics indicating a decrease in food prices and the reality experienced by citizens, who report no relief in their expenses. Authorities have also addressed a past incident, with Prosecutor Marković stating that a 'sound cannon' was not used on March 15th and that those responsible will face legal consequences.

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The 'Student List' political initiative is actively campaigning for the upcoming parliamentary elections, introducing candidates such as Professor Ilija Srdanović, a cardiologist and professor at the University of Novi Sad's Faculty of Medicine, and Professor Katarina Šćepanović. Nemanja Đurić, President of the Judicial Power Trade Union, is also a prominent candidate, advocating for police leadership changes and judicial depoliticization. The movement has garnered attention with drone footage…

Vreme: Student List Professor Ilija Srdanović: First Target

Professor Ilija Srdanović, a cardiologist and prominent figure on the new 'Student List' political initiative, discusses his motivations and readiness to face challenges.

Nova: Professor Katarina Šćepanović is a candidate for parliament on a student list…

Professor Katarina Šćepanović has announced her candidacy for parliament on a student list, expressing a desire to restore the country and anticipating attacks from pro-government tabloids.

Nova: VIDEO: Watch drone footage of students walking to RIK, a river of people on…

This entry refers to video content showing a large student demonstration, including drone footage of their march to the Republic Electoral Commission (RIK) and crowds on the streets.

Danas: Student Candidate Nemanja Đurić: First, Remove the Police Leadership and…

Student candidate Nemanja Đurić outlines his platform, prioritizing the removal of police leadership and the depoliticization of the judiciary.

N1: Djuric: Students Connect Us, They Are Our Only Chance for Responsibility…

Djuric argues that students represent a unifying force and the only hope for accountability, contrasting this with the divisive nature of Vučić and the SNS party.

N1: “Reminded Us of 2025”

Ivanji comments on the submission of a student list, sensing changes in the air and expressing that he would be concerned if he were in power.

Nova: Who is Doctor Ilija Srdanović, first on the student list: Interrogated for…

This story profiles Ilija Srdanović, the lead candidate on a student list, highlighting his past interrogations for student support, his activism at protests, and his advocacy for the Serbian healthcare system.

New reports highlight concerns over the fairness of the upcoming elections, with an additional billion dinars from the budget allocated for electoral purposes, raising questions about its distribution. Allegations of irregularities also include the presence of Radical party members on the ruling SNS list and a potential conflict of interest where an election commission member is also a candidate for the SNS.

Danas: Radicals and SNS on the Same List: Is Placing Radicals on the SNS List an…

This article questions whether the inclusion of radicals on the SNS party list signals a departure from Serbia's policy of EU accession.

N1: Additional Billion from Budget for Elections: To Whom and How Will the Money…

An investigative report reveals that an additional billion [currency not specified] is allocated from the budget for upcoming elections, detailing the intended recipients and distribution methods of these funds.

Danas: Election Commission Member from Faculty of Philosophy in Novi Sad…

A member of the election commission at the Faculty of Philosophy in Novi Sad is also a candidate on the SNS party list, raising questions about impartiality.

N1: Who are the Students - SNS Candidates?

The article identifies students appearing on the SNS party list, including the son of Vučićević and individuals associated with Pionirski Park, some of whom have made controversial statements.

Nova: Students claim, director denies: Were employees at the Institute for Oncology…

Allegations have surfaced from students claiming that employees at the Institute for Oncology were pressured to sign for the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS), a claim that the director denies.

The 'MI-snaga naroda' movement is facing internal turmoil, with Borislav Antonijević claiming that the dismissal of presidency members was illegal and that a proposed coalition with Aleksandar Vulin's party was not officially approved. These disputes highlight internal political friction within the opposition group.

Insajder: Antonijević: Illegal Dismissal of MI-snaga naroda Presidency Members…

Borislav Antonijević claims the dismissal of MI-snaga naroda presidency members was illegal and that a coalition with Vulin's party was not approved, highlighting internal political disputes within the group.

President Aleksandar Vučić has confirmed that he will submit his resignation on September 27, 2026, as part of his bid to seek the premiership. This development follows earlier announcements of his intention to step down and run for the head of government.

Vreme: Vučić Distributes State Honors for the Last Time

President Aleksandar Vučić will distribute state honors for the final time as president on the relatively new national holiday, the Day of Serbian Unity, Freedom, and National Flag.

Nova: Hosting waters: The outgoing president's new career

This article likely discusses the future career or media appearances of the outgoing Serbian president.

Despite official statistics indicating a decrease in food and non-alcoholic beverage prices, citizens report not experiencing this reduction in their daily expenses. Experts are questioning the accuracy of statistical baskets and the effectiveness of current price-control measures.

Insajder: Food Prices Declining on Paper: Why Citizens Don't Feel the Price Drop

Despite official statistics showing a decrease in food and non-alcoholic beverage prices in Serbia, citizens report not feeling this reduction in their expenses, with experts questioning the accuracy of statistical baskets and the effectiveness of price-control measures.

Prosecutor Marković has stated that a 'sound cannon' was not used on March 15th, and assurances have been given that all individuals responsible for related incidents will face legal consequences.

Danas: Prosecutor Marković: There Was No Sound Cannon, Punishment Will Follow

Prosecutor Marković states that a 'sound cannon' incident did not occur and that punishment is forthcoming.

N1: Prosecutor Marković: Sound Cannon Was Not Used on March 15th, All Perpetrators…

Prosecutor Marković states that a sound cannon was not deployed on March 15th and assures that all those responsible will face legal consequences.

The Shanghai Ranking for scientific fields in 2026 has been published, prompting an examination of the performance and global standing of Serbian universities.

Danas: Shanghai Ranking for 2026 Released: Where Are Serbian Universities?

The Shanghai Ranking for scientific fields in 2026 has been published, and this story examines the performance and position of Serbian universities.

An analysis of the 'loans for young people' program, a year and a half after its introduction, suggests that it may be encouraging young individuals to take on significant future financial obligations.

Nova: Young people's loans, a year and a half later: Even the future is sold on…

An analysis of the 'loans for young people' program a year and a half after its introduction, suggesting it encourages taking on future financial obligations.

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