Serbia faces snap presidential vote following Vučić's resignation
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has resigned seven months before his term ends, triggering early presidential elections alongside the October 25 parliamentary vote.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić announced his resignation on September 27, stepping down seven months before his second five-year term officially concludes. Under the Serbian constitution, Vučić is barred from serving a third consecutive term as head of state.
His resignation triggers snap presidential elections, which must take place within 90 days. The move aligns the presidential vote with early parliamentary elections scheduled for October 25 following the dissolution of the national assembly. Outgoing parliamentary speaker Ana Brnabić has assumed the role of acting president while a caretaker government oversees state administration. By stepping down early, Vučić synchronizes the executive transition with the ongoing legislative election campaign.
Sources: Adevărul, Digi24, HotNews, TV8, Ziarul de Gardă.
Sources
- Adevărul — Președintele Serbiei, așteptat să își depună demisia. Gestul vine înaintea alegerilor anticipate din octombrie
- TV8 — Aleksandar Vucic și-a anunțat demisia: Serbia se pregătește de alegeri prezidențiale anticipate
- HotNews — Preşedintele Serbiei, Aleksandar Vucic, a demisionat. Urmează alegeri anticipate
- Digi24 — Aleksandar Vucic a demisionat din funcția de președinte al Serbiei
- Ziarul de Gardă — Președintele Serbiei, Aleksandr Vucic, demisionează înaintea alegerilor parlamentare din octombrie
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