Serbian president Aleksandar Vučić resigns ahead of October elections

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Posted Oct 26, 2026, 02:00 AM UTC · In the digest of 2026-10-26-0200
Serbian president Aleksandar Vučić resigns ahead of October elections
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Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has resigned seven months early, paving the way for snap presidential and parliamentary elections.

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić formally resigned on September 27, ending his second five-year term seven months ahead of schedule. The move triggers early presidential elections, which must be held within 90 days in accordance with the country's constitution.

Because constitutional limits prohibit Vučić from seeking a third consecutive term, former parliamentary speaker Ana Brnabić has stepped in as acting president. The resignation comes as Serbia prepares for snap parliamentary elections scheduled for October 25, following the recent dissolution of the national assembly and the appointment of a caretaker cabinet.

Sources: Adevărul, Digi24, HotNews, TV8, Ziarul de Gardă.

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