Student protests have been continuing in Serbia for nearly two years, becoming a notable factor in the country's socio-political life. A key question confronts the organizers and participants of the movement: is it possible to transform street activism into a genuine political force capable of competing in elections with the entrenched power, which is described as authoritarian. In this context, Hungary's experience is being viewed as an instructive example for the Serbian movement. Hungarian political history of recent decades demonstrates various scenarios of interaction between opposition forces and dominant power — from attempts to consolidate protest voters to the creation of new party structures capable of challenging the current leadership of the country. For Serbia, the question of transforming protest into an organized political force is of fundamental importance. The student movement, which has maintained its activity over an extended period, has reached a stage where spontaneous mobilization must either take on institutional form or risks losing its initial momentum. Analysts note that successful examples of transition from street protest to electoral politics in the region are few, which makes the Hungarian experience particularly significant as a subject of study. The outcome of this process could determine the further trajectory of Serbia's political development and affect the balance of power between the authorities and opposition on the eve of the upcoming elections.