Serbian Students, Victorious and Leaderless, Target Pro-Government Media After Election Win

In a dramatic turn after Sunday’s election, supporters of Serbia’s opposition movement—largely driven by student protesters—stormed the offices of Informer, a pro-government tabloid, and forced another outlet, B92, to issue an unprecedented apology for years of “one-sided” coverage. The actions signal a sharp escalation in the struggle over media freedom in Serbia, where outlets loyal to President Aleksandar Vučić have long dominated the airwaves. The students, who have no formal leader, are now turning their attention from the ballot box to the institutions they say enabled autocratic rule. Media watchdogs warn that while accountability is overdue, the risk of vigilante justice could undermine the very democratic norms the movement claims to defend. With the government yet to respond, the coming days will test whether this leaderless movement can convert street momentum into lasting institutional change.