Serbia's government asks president to dissolve parliament and call snap vote
- On Monday, Serbia's government formally asked President Aleksandar Vucic to dissolve parliament, paving the way for snap elections. Prime Minister Djuro Macut proposed the dissolution during an extraordinary session to mitigate social tensions.
- Demonstrations triggered by a November 1, 2024, railway station collapse in Novi Sad that killed 16 have pressured Vucic for over a year. Protesters demanded accountability for the tragedy and an end to alleged corruption.
- The Serbian Progressive Party nominated Vucic to run for prime minister, allowing him to consolidate political control. He stated he would resign the presidency to join the campaign, with the ballot likely scheduled for October 25.
- Constitutional mandates require a campaign period of 45 to 60 days before the election proceeds. Opposition groups accuse the ruling party of rampant corruption, violence against political opponents, and stifling media freedoms.
- Vucic has led Serbia for 12 years, facing his most significant political challenge amid mass protests. The European Union has pressured his administration over alleged ties to organized crime, making this election a critical test of his authority.
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The Serbian government today proposed to President Aleksandar Vučić to dissolve parliament and call parliamentary elections. This began a 72-hour deadline for Vučić to decide whether to accept the proposal, while anti-government protesters in Serbia have been demanding early elections for more than a year, regional media reported.
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15min.ltSerbia's prime minister said the government proposed dissolving parliament on Monday, paving the way for early elections in October that have long been demanded by a student-led protest movement.
Under Pressure From the Street, the Serbian Prime Minister Announces the Dissolution of the Assembly
The holding of a new general election for the month of October announced on Monday, 7 September by the head of government responds to almost two years of protest by students against the Serbian executive power.
The head of the government of Serbia, Džuro Macut, at an extraordinary session of the government on Monday, proposed the dissolution of the assembly (parliament of the party).
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