Serbian President Vučić Announces Resignation, Calls for Early Elections Amid Protests

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has declared he will step down from his post within weeks and called for snap presidential and parliamentary elections. Vučić made the announcement during a rally, stating his intention to support his ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) in the upcoming vote. The exact timeline for his resignation and the dissolution of parliament remains unclear.

Vučić's second presidential term was not scheduled to end until mid-2027, with parliamentary elections also planned for the same year. His decision comes after a prolonged period of anti-corruption protests that have gripped Serbia for the past 18 months. These demonstrations were initially sparked by the tragic collapse of a canopy at a train station in the northern city of Novi Sad in 2024, which resulted in 16 fatalities.

Students have been at the forefront of the protests, recently gathering in Novi Sad to commemorate the victims of the station collapse and reiterate their demands for new elections. The political landscape in Serbia has been tense, with significant public discontent fueling calls for change and accountability.

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I will be president for only a few more weeks, and then I will resign.