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RFE28 Jun 2026, 01:44 GMT+10 BELGRADE -- Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said he will resign in the near future, announcing early presidential and parliamentary elections days after a student-led protest in the city of Novi Sad demanded snap general elections. "These are my last days and weeks as the republic's president. After that, I will resign," Vucic, whose second and last mandate expires in 2027, told thousands of supporters of the ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) at a June 27rally in Belgrade. He did not specify the date of his resignation or when the new elections will be held but said he had told the SNS leadership that he planned to "help us win the people's trust for the next four years." SEE ALSO: Serbia Fast-Tracks Citizenship For Russians, Despite EU Concerns A Balkan nation, Serbia has been witnessing anti-government protests, sparked by the deadly collapse of a railway station roof in Novi Sad, for more than a year and a half. The tragedy in the northern city of Novi Sad on November 1, 2024, killed 16 people and shocked the public amid reports that corrupt practices had led to shoddy construction at the railway station, a flagship government project …

Serbian President Vučić says he will resign within ‘weeks’ Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić on Saturday announced that he will resign in the near future, paving the way for early presidential and parliamentary ‌elections. “These are my last days and weeks as the republic’s president. After that, I will resign,” Vučić told supporters of the ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) at a rally in Belgrade on Saturday, according to media reports . His second and final mandate was due to expire in 2027. His announcement came amid persistent student-led anti-corruption demonstrations, which have been demanding early elections since the deaths of 16 people when a railway station roof collapsed in Novi Sad in November 2024, with frequent violent clashes between police and protesters. Advertisement “In the upcoming elections, if the party wants that and asks for it, together with you, I will help win people’s trust,” he said in an address broadcast live by most of Serbia’s leading television channels. He did not specify the date of his resignation or when the new elections will be held. Vučić who has been in power as ‌president or prime minister for 12 years. Serbia has been a candidate fo…

Serbian President Vucic Vows To Resign, Announces Early Elections This audio is automated Learn more Share Share BELGRADE -- Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said he will resign in the near future, announcing early presidential and parliamentary elections days after a student-led protest in the city of Novi Sad demanded snap general elections. "These are my last days and weeks as the republic's president. After that, I will resign," Vucic, whose second and last mandate expires in 2027, told thousands of supporters of the ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) at a June 27rally in Belgrade. He did not specify the date of his resignation or when the new elections will be held but said he had told the SNS leadership that he planned to "help us win the people's trust for the next four years." A Balkan nation, Serbia has been witnessing anti-government protests, sparked by the deadly collapse of a railway station roof in Novi Sad, for more than a year and a half. The tragedy in the northern city of Novi Sad on November 1, 2024, killed 16 people and shocked the public amid reports that corrupt practices had led to shoddy construction at the railway station, a flagship governme…

RFE28 Jun 2026, 01:44 GMT+10 BELGRADE -- Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said he will resign in the near future, announcing early presidential and parliamentary elections days after a student-led protest in the city of Novi Sad demanded snap general elections. "These are my last days and weeks as the republic's president. After that, I will resign," Vucic, whose second and last mandate expires in 2027, told thousands of supporters of the ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) at a June 27rally in Belgrade. He did not specify the date of his resignation or when the new elections will be held but said he had told the SNS leadership that he planned to "help us win the people's trust for the next four years." SEE ALSO: Serbia Fast-Tracks Citizenship For Russians, Despite EU Concerns A Balkan nation, Serbia has been witnessing anti-government protests, sparked by the deadly collapse of a railway station roof in Novi Sad, for more than a year and a half. The tragedy in the northern city of Novi Sad on November 1, 2024, killed 16 people and shocked the public amid reports that corrupt practices had led to shoddy construction at the railway station, a flagship government project …

Serbian president says he has no plans to run for another term in office Aleksandar Vucic said that he might return as the country's prime minister

RFE28 Jun 2026, 01:44 GMT+10 BELGRADE -- Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said he will resign in the near future, announcing early presidential and parliamentary elections days after a student-led protest in the city of Novi Sad demanded snap general elections. "These are my last days and weeks as the republic's president. After that, I will resign," Vucic, whose second and last mandate expires in 2027, told thousands of supporters of the ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) at a June 27rally in Belgrade. He did not specify the date of his resignation or when the new elections will be held but said he had told the SNS leadership that he planned to "help us win the people's trust for the next four years." SEE ALSO: Serbia Fast-Tracks Citizenship For Russians, Despite EU Concerns A Balkan nation, Serbia has been witnessing anti-government protests, sparked by the deadly collapse of a railway station roof in Novi Sad, for more than a year and a half. The tragedy in the northern city of Novi Sad on November 1, 2024, killed 16 people and shocked the public amid reports that corrupt practices had led to shoddy construction at the railway station, a flagship government project …

Serbia's President Vucic announces plans to resign within weeks Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, a right-wing populist leader with authoritarian tendencies and warm ties with Russia, said on June 27 that he would resign from office.

Serbia’s President Vucic says he’ll resign within weeks, amid student protests Serbia’s populist President Aleksandar Vucic said on Saturday that he would resign his post within weeks, paving the way for early elections following youth-led protests that shook his tight grip on power. Vucic did not specify exactly when he would resign or when an election, either for parliament or for a new president, could be held. He has said in the past that he could leave the post amid speculation that he would try to switch to the formally more powerful position of prime minister of the...

Serbia's populist President Vucic says he will resign within weeks as ... Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic addresses a rally of the ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) in Belgrade, Serbia, Saturday, June 27, 2026, where he announced that he will resign in the coming weeks. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic) Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic addresses a rally of the ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) in Belgrade, Serbia, Saturday, June 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic) Supporters of Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic attend a rally of the ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) in Belgrade, Serbia, Saturday, June 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic) Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic waves a Serbian flag during a rally of the ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) in Belgrade, Serbia, Saturday, June 27, 2026, where he announced that he will resign in the coming weeks. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic) BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) —Serbia‘s populistPresident Aleksandar Vucicsaid Saturday he will resign his post within weeks, paving the way for early elections following youth-led protests that shook his tight grip on power. Vucic did not specify exactly when he would resign or when an ele…

RFE28 Jun 2026, 01:44 GMT+10 BELGRADE -- Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said he will resign in the near future, announcing early presidential and parliamentary elections days after a student-led protest in the city of Novi Sad demanded snap general elections. "These are my last days and weeks as the republic's president. After that, I will resign," Vucic, whose second and last mandate expires in 2027, told thousands of supporters of the ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) at a June 27rally in Belgrade. He did not specify the date of his resignation or when the new elections will be held but said he had told the SNS leadership that he planned to "help us win the people's trust for the next four years." SEE ALSO: Serbia Fast-Tracks Citizenship For Russians, Despite EU Concerns A Balkan nation, Serbia has been witnessing anti-government protests, sparked by the deadly collapse of a railway station roof in Novi Sad, for more than a year and a half. The tragedy in the northern city of Novi Sad on November 1, 2024, killed 16 people and shocked the public amid reports that corrupt practices had led to shoddy construction at the railway station, a flagship government project …

Serbian President Vucic not to run for new term — former deputy PM Aleksandar Vulin expressed confidence that the president would remain a part of Serbia’s new political life

Serbian president announces plans to resign by fall, hold elections in 3-4 months On June 27, Aleksandar Vucic announced that he would step down as president "in a few weeks" and pledged to help the ruling Serbian Progressive Party secure victory in the upcoming parliamentary elections

Serbians keep up protests after President Vucic says he will step down Thousands of protesters descended on the Serbian city of Kraljevo on Sunday, keeping up pressure on President Aleksandar Vucic a day after he said he would step down ‌within weeks to pave the way for early presidential and parliamentary elections. Although many protesters expressed satisfaction with Vucic’s resignation, they fear he may not fully relinquish power. Analysts say he may try to run for prime minister and install an ally in the presidency so he can continue to wield power. “I cannot...

Vucic says may resign as president to run for prime minister Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic pointed out that he may resign from his post "even sooner" than in three or four month

Serbian President Vuvic announces early elections, says he will resign ... Open this photo in gallery: Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic waves a Serbian flag during a rally of the ruling Serbian Progressive Party in Belgrade, Serbia, on Saturday, where he announced that he will resign in the coming weeks. Darko Vojinovic/The Associated Press Share Save for later Please log in to bookmark this story. Log In Create Free Account Serbia’s populist president Aleksandar Vucic said on Saturday he will resign within weeks and announced early presidential and parliamentary elections. Vucic’s announcement came after a year-and-a-half of anti-corruption protests, led by students, that swept across the country, following the collapse of an awning at a railway station in the northern city of Novi Sad in which 16 people died. Days ago in the city of Novi Sad, students marked the 2024 deaths and demanded snap general elections. 2025: Civil unrest is sweeping Serbia. A veteran war photographer covers the protests in his home country “I will be president for only a couple of weeks, and then I will resign,” Vucic told his supporters at a pro-government rally in the capital, Belgrade. Vucic’s secon…

Serbia's President Vucic announces plans to resign within weeks Europe Serbia's President Vucic announces plans to resign within weeks June 27, 2026 10:32 pm • 2 min read Prefer on Google by Abbey Fenbert Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic during a Bloomberg Television interview at the presidential palace in Belgrade, Serbia, on Monday, June 1, 2026. (Igor Pavicevic/Bloomberg via Getty Images Editor's note: This is a developing story. Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on June 27 that he would resign from his position within weeks, after which the country will hold special elections. Vucic's announcement follows months of widespread anti-corruption protests, led by students. His term was expected to last until the middle of 2027. "I will be president for only a couple of weeks, and then I will resign," Vucic told his supporters at a rally in Belgrade. He did not set a specific date for his resignation. The Serbian leader also said the country would hold special presidential and parliamentary elections later this year. He did not specify when he will dissolve parliament, a prerequisite for snap elections. Vucic, a right-wing populist leader with authoritarian tendencies and wa…

Serbia’s Vučić to resign, opening path to early elections amid political tensions Serbia’s President Aleksandar Vučić has announced that he will resign within weeks, paving the way for early elections. There is speculation that the populist leader could attempt to move into the more powerful role of Prime Minister. The announcement comes after more than a year of heightened tensions in the Balkan nation, where university students have led protests demanding political change.

Serbian President Vucic says he will resign within weeks amid ... - CNN People take part in a student-led protest demanding snap parliamentary elections, as Serbia's anti-corruption movement enters a new phase, following the Novi Sad railway station canopy collapse that killed 16 people in 2024, in Belgrade, Serbia, on May 23. Djordje Kojadinovic/Reuters Student life See all topics Facebook Tweet Email Link Threads Link Copied! Follow Belgrade, Serbia Reuters — Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Saturday he would resign within weeks and the country will hold early presidential and parliamentary elections, following 18 months of anti-government protests . The announcement by Vucic, who has been in power as president or prime minister for 12 years, came amid persistent anti-corruption demonstrations led by students and triggered by the collapse of an awning at a railway station in the northern city of Novi Sad in November 2024, in which 16 people died. Protesters, opposition and rights groups allege the railway station disaster was a sign of broader government mismanagement of construction projects and corruption. “I will be president for only a couple more weeks, and then I…

Serbia's President Vucic says he will resign - Los Angeles Times Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, pictured at a rally in Belgrade on Saturday, has gradually tightened his grip on power since his populist party took over the government 14 years ago. (Darko Vojinovic / Associated Press) Associated Press June 27, 2026 2:50 PM PT 2 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X LinkedIn Threads Reddit WhatsApp Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here . Serbia’s populist President Aleksandar Vucic announces he will step down within weeks, after more than a year of youth-led protests challenging his grip on power. Vucic vows his ruling Serbian Progressive Party will win ‘more convincingly than ever’ in upcoming nationwide votes. Vucic has faced European Union criticism over Serbia’s democratic backsliding, including a media clampdown. BELGRADE, Serbia — Serbia’s populist President Aleksandar Vucic said Saturday that he will resign his post within weeks, paving the way for early elections following youth-led protests that shook his tight grip on power. …