Aleksandar Vučić, leader of the “Aleksandar Vučić – United Serbia” list, has issued a stark warning about the potential cultural and economic impacts of the Students’ List governance in Serbia. Vučić claims that the Students’ List intends to abolish traditional Serbian values, including a proposal to switch from the Julian to the Gregorian calendar, which he argues would erase cultural distinctions. He also highlighted remarks from Students’ List representatives about changing church leadership, which he sees as an attack on Serbian heritage.

In a televised interview with TV Informer, Vučić predicted that Serbia would experience an economic downturn under the Students’ List’s policies. He anticipates a decline in the country’s GDP as early as November, suggesting that Serbia might fall from being one of the fastest-growing economies to a lower rank. Vučić attributed this expected downturn to the Students’ List’s governance style, which he described as damaging to the nation’s economic stability.

Furthermore, Vučić reported a significant drop in consumer spending, noting a 90% decrease in patronage at restaurants and cafés over the past week. He attributed this decline to the uncertainty and fear he claims the Students’ List has instilled among both business owners and the general public. Vučić criticized the Students’ List for allegedly being uninterested in forming a stable government and instead focusing on creating chaos and fear.

The political landscape in Serbia has been tense since the Students’ List won the parliamentary elections on October 25, 2026, securing 53.01% of the vote. This victory marked a significant shift in Serbian politics, as the Students’ List defeated Vučić’s long-dominant Serbian Progressive Party. The Students’ List’s victory has been accompanied by calls for reform and accountability, reflecting a broader demand for change in the country’s political system.

Vučić’s statements reflect ongoing tensions between his party and the Students’ List, as the country navigates this period of political transition. His warnings about cultural erosion and economic decline underscore the deep divisions in Serbian politics, as both sides vie for control and influence in shaping the nation’s future. As the new government begins to implement its policies, the coming months will be crucial in determining the direction of Serbia’s cultural and economic landscape.