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"Victory is calling": Columns of students and citizens headed for Slavia
The final meeting of the Student List called "Victory is Calling" will be held on Thursday from 18 pm in Belgrade's Slavija Square

The signatories of the letter "We believe in Serbia that can do much more", more than 190 businessmen and entrepreneurs, publicly supported the Student List
More than 190 business representatives and entrepreneurs publicly supported it Student list it was extraordinary parliamentary elections scheduled for October 25, by signing an open letter in which the economic development of Serbia is directly linked to the functioning of institutions, legal certainty and responsible disposal of public funds.
The signatories of the letter "We believe in Serbia that can do much more" believe that stable economic growth is not possible without the rule of law, investment in education and institutions that consistently carry out their responsibilities.
They pointed out that they believe in a Serbia where work makes a good living, where safe and well-paid jobs are created, and in a Serbia that conquers the world with its knowledge.
They added that they believe in a country that spends citizens' money so that people live better, in a Serbia where they can plan for the future and that Serbia must not miss this moment.
The document specifically points out the importance of a predictable legal environment for attracting investments and creating new jobs. At the same time, increasing production and investing in knowledge are recognized as key conditions for wage growth, while the long-term security of pensioners is associated with a stronger economy and responsible budget policy.
In this way, businessmen justified their support for the Student List primarily with economic reasons, stressing that the efficiency of state institutions directly affects business, employment and the standard of living of the population.
The entire open letter, as well as the names of more than 190 of its signatories, are available on the website webelieveserbia.rs.
At the same time, a large number of brands, by accident or on purpose, emphasize the number three in their advertising campaigns, which is seen by some of the public as support for the Student List.
Thus, one bank has the slogan "3 letters you trust", one manufacturer says it's time for 3lentils (cake), and another says it has "3 gluten-free products" that are hard to find in other stores.
@fruska_gorica And Nlb๐ https://t.co/oJHI4zjG52
โ PsyBoza (@PsyBoza) October 20, 2026
Some trend https://t.co/gEDbFnyG8L
โ ๐ฆ (@slobosaurus) October 22, 2026
One fruit processor advertises its "3 best-selling plum jams in October", while dumpling manufacturers tell the customer to "sweeten not 1, not 2" but "sweeten life with 3".
wait i need them too https://t.co/xbmRf6BVSW
โ S (@zvacuseSofija) October 21, 2026
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One juice producer invites consumers to list their "favorite 3 flavors", while one publisher offers books "3 for 999" and the promotion is valid until the election day, October 25.
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