Serbian President Vučić to resign, calls for early elections

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić announced on Saturday that he intends to resign from his post within the coming weeks and will call for snap presidential and parliamentary elections. This significant political development comes after a prolonged period of anti-government protests.

The protests, which have lasted for 18 months, were initially triggered by a devastating roof collapse at a train station in Novi Sad in November 2024. The incident claimed 16 lives, and protesters attribute the tragedy to corruption and mismanagement of public works.

Vučić has been a dominant figure in Serbian politics for the past twelve years, serving as either president or prime minister. While he did not specify the exact timing of his resignation or the dissolution of parliament, political commentators believe his departure from the presidency may not signal a complete exit from public life. They suggest that if his party secures a victory in the anticipated elections, Vučić could potentially reclaim the position of prime minister.