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Serbian president concedes defeat to student list after 14 years in power

Fourteen years of political continuity can end in a single weekend, as Serbia's establishment is discovering. President Aleksandar Vučić conceded defeat after a student-backed list took 52 percent of the vote, sending voters into the streets of Belgrade. France's government is trying to keep its own streets quiet, extending nationwide curfews as Emmanuel Macron made an unannounced visit to Marseille. Storm Boelo left 90,000 British homes without power and killed two people. In Germany, a cruise ship captain had to abort a voyage after ramming two vessels in Bremerhaven, while an Oslo-bound ferry turned back to avoid the weather.

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Serbia

Student List wins majority as Vučić concedes power after 14 years

Preliminary results show the 'Student List' secured 52.54% of the vote, ending the Serbian Progressive Party’s 14-year dominance. President Aleksandar Vučić acknowledged the loss, leading to widespread public celebrations in Belgrade but also immediate political friction, including a public confrontation involving Prime Minister Ana Brnabić. This outcome marks a significant political shift in the Balkans, with regional implications for diplomatic relations and stability, particularly given the…

Belgium

Ballistic missile intercepted near Belgian minehunter in Middle East

A Belgian minehunter operating in the Middle East reportedly had a ballistic missile shot down in its vicinity, an incident described as an unprecedented and serious threat. This event highlights the growing security risks faced by international naval forces in the region and underscores the broader geopolitical tensions at play. The involvement of a Belgian vessel in such a high-stakes incident draws attention to Europe's role in global security operations and the dangers its personnel…

France

Macron visits Marseille as nationwide curfews remain in force

President Emmanuel Macron made an unexpected visit to Marseille, meeting with local officials and residents a week after riots hit the city, as Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez confirmed nationwide curfews would continue. This engagement comes amidst persistent social anger and planned new mobilizations, signaling the government's struggle to contain widespread unrest. The extension of curfews and the presidential visit underscore the seriousness of the situation, showing how domestic tensions…

Slovakia

Corruption defendants ask court to hear expired charges

In a surprising development in Slovakia's 'Očistec' corruption case, defendants Norbert Bödör and Tibor Gašpar requested the court address offenses previously deemed expired. This legal maneuver unfolds as Slovak Foreign Minister Juraj Blanár embarks on a diplomatic visit to Moscow, a move that has reportedly caused surprise and concern among the country's European Union allies. The domestic legal complexities and the unexpected foreign policy pivot indicate a period of political fluidity and…

One more thing · Serbia

Prime minister argues with citizens on the street

Footage captured Prime Minister Ana Brnabić engaging in a heated verbal dispute with voters in Belgrade. The public confrontation occurred just hours after her party’s electoral defeat, capturing the raw frustration of an establishment suddenly out of power.

Around Europe today

▪ Albania — Rama installs stone table after protesters burn his chairs →

▪ Austria — National institutions open to public for holiday →

▪ Belgium — Ballistic missile intercepted near Belgian minehunter in Middle East →

▪ Bosnia and Herzegovina — Sarajevo utility shuts off water to over 20 streets →

▪ Bulgaria — Iotova and Gyurov head to runoff after record low turnout →

▪ Croatia — Asset battle begins as firm with 12,000 staff collapses →

▪ Cyprus — UN envoy finds political will missing from peace talks →

▪ Czechia — Businessman confesses to bribing former hospital director →

▪ Denmark — Hospital managers summoned after dismissal of critical surgeons →

▪ Estonia — Owners offer at least $10,000 reward after arsonists infiltrate Milrem factory →

▪ Finland — Prison guards reportedly told inmates to behave nicely during torture-murder →

▪ France — Macron visits Marseille as nationwide curfews remain in force →

▪ Germany — Cruise ship rams freighter in Bremerhaven storm →

▪ Greece — Former basketball chief and businessman detained in bribery inquiry →

▪ Hungary — Government accused of inflating troop numbers reported to NATO →

▪ Iceland — Fourteen wind power projects enter planning portal →

▪ Ireland — Consumers warned as health insurance premiums climb 10% →

▪ Italy — Investigation finds tax laws reward some while penalizing lawyers and professors →

▪ Kosovo — Prosecution probes murder after victim's pre-death warning letter →

▪ Latvia — Andris Kulbergs meets US officials at undisclosed location outside Riga →

▪ Lithuania — Customs chief winner allegedly linked to Prime Minister's security detail →

▪ Luxembourg — Bike share service faces mounting user anger →

▪ Malta — Pensioners to receive extra €10 a week in Budget 2027 →

▪ Moldova — Cyberattacks knock out Interior Ministry digital services →

▪ Montenegro — Ministry hires temporary staff for permanent roles →

▪ Netherlands — Cabinet to eliminate 25,000 civil service jobs →

▪ North Macedonia — Ambassador pledges French help to break Bulgarian stalemate →

▪ Norway — Storm forces Oslo ferry to turn back for Denmark →

▪ Poland — Częstochowa voters recall mayor to trigger snap election →

▪ Portugal — Police clear housing encampments as dozens injured in clashes →

▪ Romania — Mayor's son gets job at firm winning city contract →

▪ Serbia — Student List wins majority as Vučić concedes power after 14 years →

▪ Slovakia — Corruption defendants ask court to hear expired charges →

▪ Slovenia — Customs hidden 14m-cigarette haul leaves police in the dark →

▪ Spain — Former SEPI president accused of bid rigging for Socialist administrations →

▪ Sweden — Police arrest two women after major weapons find →

▪ Switzerland — Retailer Migros plans restructure affecting 3,000 jobs →

▪ Ukraine — Zelenskyy seeks to extend mobilization until late January →

▪ United Kingdom — Storm Boelo kills two as fallen trees leave 90,000 homes in dark →

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