The U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee has issued an official statement regarding the elections held in Serbia on Sunday, October 25, congratulating the country’s student movement and highlighting the importance of democratic participation.
In the statement, Senators Jeanne Shaheen, Chuck Grassley, Dick Durbin, Thom Tillis, and Chris Coons praised the Student List, which is projected to win a decisive parliamentary majority, commending it as an example of a peaceful, grassroots democratic movement.
The senators also welcomed the ruling party’s acceptance of the election results and emphasized the critical role of domestic and international observers in safeguarding civic space and ensuring a credible electoral process.
Washington described the elections as a pivotal moment for Serbia’s future, with new voices from across Serbian society set to enter parliament.
The statement reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to supporting Serbia’s aspirations for European Union membership, strengthening democratic institutions, and advancing efforts to normalize relations with Kosovo.
