Serbia's President Vucic resigns ahead of October parliamentary elections
- On Sunday, Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić resigned, ending his second five-year term to lead the Serbian Progressive Party in the Oct. 25 parliamentary ballot and pursue the prime ministership.
- The Serbian Constitution prohibits the President from seeking a third consecutive term, prompting Vučić to shift his focus toward the premiership, which formally holds greater executive authority in Serbia.
- Following the resignation, outgoing Parliament speaker Ana Brnabić will serve as acting president until a new speaker is appointed after the Oct. 25 election to schedule a presidential vote.
- Analysts observe a tight race as a student-backed election list polls close to Vučić's party amid persistent allegations of corruption and democratic backsliding under his administration.
- Vučić claims foreign powers intend to "destroy the state" during the election, while Serbia's European Union membership bid remains stalled over persistent democratic concerns.
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In Serbia President Vucic has declared his resignation as expected, as he wants to strive for the office of head of government.
He announced his resignation as president by interrupting his second five-year term of office, which began in 2022, in order to be able to run for prime minister in the early October elections, held after almost two years of protests led by the students. Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic presented his decision from the presidential palace, signing [...] The article Serbia, Vucic resigns as president to run for premier: "I want to compete as a c…
Vučić Steps Down as Serbian President Ahead of October Election
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić resigned on Sunday ahead of the 25 October 25 snap parliamentary election, clearing the way for him to seek the prime minister's post. Parliament Speaker Ana Brnabić will serve as acting president until an early presidential election is held.
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