Serbia’s President Vucic says elections will be held in the next 3 to 4 months
Vucic said the vote could let him pursue Serbia’s prime minister post as more than a year of protests pressures his rule.
- Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic announced on Monday that early general elections will be held within three to four months, reiterating his intention to resign the presidency ahead of the vote.
- Mass anti-government protests have shaken Vucic's grip on power for over a year following a train station tragedy in Novi Sad that killed 16 people, sparking demands for accountability.
- Under local law, the presidential ballot must occur within 90 days of Vucic's formal resignation; he is currently serving his second term and legally barred from running again.
- Widely viewed as a political maneuver, the resignation could allow Vucic to assume the prime minister's office, a role he previously held; he said any decision would be "transparent."
- European Union members express skepticism regarding the election timeline, as Vucic faces criticism over democratic backsliding and media restrictions, while human rights groups accuse police of using excessive force, leaving hundreds detained.
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Serbia’s Vučić resigns from presidency, but not the political stageIn a surprise announcement, Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić said over the weekend that he will resign within the next couple of weeks. Vučić has dominated Serbian politics since his party, the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS), took power in 2012, serving first as prime minister and then as president. His popularity has waned significantly since a 2024 train station tragedy kill…
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić resigns to remain in power. Why can't his opponents do anything about it?
Serbia's President Aleksandar Vučić has announced his resignation as well as early presidential and parliamentary elections. Regularly, his second and final term ends at the end of May 2027. His Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) offered Vučić to help her in the elections. Commentators debate what strategic considerations might be behind the actions of the Head of State.
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