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From Protest to Parliament: How Serbia’s Students Helped Win an Election

Discover how a student-led movement in Serbia grew from calls for justice and accountability into a political force that won the 2026 parliamentary election.

· 5 min read · Student Movements · Student Rights · International Students
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EDITORIAL ANALYSIS Developing story

France Student Protests 2026: Thousands Demand Education Reform and Protection of Student Rights

Thousands of students and supporters across France are demanding better educational conditions, greater equality and protection of their rights. ISS reviews sourced reporting and the implications for international students.

· 7 min read · Student Rights · Higher Education · International Students
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MEDIA RELEASE Developing story

Mediation with EU Business School Ends Without Resolution — Formal Accusations and Demand for Accountability

Following the conclusion of mediation with EU Business School without resolution, Abdelrahman Zarad has announced his intention to pursue further legal and regulatory action. His allegations concern academic obstruction, discrimination, racism, unequal treatment, abuse of authority, and broader questions regarding institutional governance and management accountability.

· 7 min read · Media Releases · Student Rights · Institutional Accountability
Statement submitted by: Abdelrahman Zarad
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Reporting racism on campus: what happens after a student files

Equality obligations exist in most jurisdictions. Students describe a gap between the policy on the website and the process that follows a report.

· 8 min read · Discrimination & Equality · Student Rights
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