Vucic Resigns as Serbian President Ahead of Elections

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic announced his resignation on Sunday in Belgrade, seven months before the end of his second and final five-year term. This resignation paves the way for an early presidential election, as Vucic intends to contest the parliamentary election on October 25 as the candidate of his Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) for the prime minister's position.

He expressed pride in his achievements during his presidency, stating, “I have faithfully served you and my fatherland, Serbia.” Following his resignation, Parliament Speaker Ana Brnabic will serve as acting president until a new president is elected, with the presidential election required to be completed within 90 days. Vucic indicated that the first round of the presidential election would occur by the end of December.

His resignation follows the dissolution of parliament and comes amid ongoing student-led protests and political tensions in Serbia, particularly after a tragic incident in November 2024 that resulted in 16 deaths.