A leaderless revolution has swept Serbia. The world should be watching
I saw a remarkable experiment take shape in Belgrade. Its lessons should be studied by other European countries struggling with unrest
TL;DR
- A leaderless movement, originating from student blockades and debates, has won Serbia's parliamentary election.
- The movement focused on collective intelligence, shaping opinions on economic and societal issues, and challenging perceived corruption linked to President Aleksandar Vučić and foreign investment.
- The Student List, comprising 250 candidates with many holding PhDs and a significant percentage of women, has broken the monopoly of traditional political parties.
- The success of this experiment in self-organisation and decentralised decision-making offers potential lessons for other European countries facing interlocking crises.
- Challenges remain regarding the movement's ability to govern, navigate parliamentary requirements, and counter potential comebacks from the established political system.