Serbian President Vučić Announces Resignation, Calls for Early Elections
President Aleksandar Vučić said he will step down within weeks, aiming to trigger early presidential and parliamentary elections.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić announced on 27 June 2026 that he will resign within weeks, a move intended to lead to early presidential and parliamentary elections. He did not specify the exact date of his resignation or when the new elections will be held.
Vučić said he would help the Serbian Progressive Party win public trust or secure victory in the upcoming elections.
Student‑led protests have been occurring, demanding early elections. The protests were sparked by a railway‑station roof collapse in Novi Sad on 1 November 2024 that killed 16 people.
According to Politico.eu, Vučić announced his resignation at a rally in Belgrade on 27 June 2026.
Vučić's second and final presidential mandate is set to expire in 2027.
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