Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić resigns ahead of snap October elections
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has resigned seven months early, triggering snap presidential elections alongside the October parliamentary vote.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has officially stepped down seven months before the conclusion of his second five-year term, setting the stage for early presidential elections. Under the nation's constitution, Vučić is ineligible to seek a third consecutive term.
The resignation comes as Serbia prepares for snap parliamentary elections scheduled for October 25. Following the dissolution of parliament, former speaker Ana Brnabić has assumed the duties of acting president while a caretaker administration manages state affairs.
By law, the new presidential election must take place within 90 days. Vučić's decision aligns the executive transition directly with the upcoming legislative campaign as political parties organize for dual votes.
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
Earlier coverage
- Oct 26, 2026, 02:00 AM UTCSerbian president Aleksandar Vučić resigns ahead of October elections
- Oct 26, 2026, 12:30 AM UTCSerbia prepares for early presidential election following Vučić resignation
- Oct 25, 2026, 10:00 PM UTCSerbia prepares for snap presidential vote after Vučić steps down
- Oct 25, 2026, 09:30 PM UTCSerbia faces snap presidential vote following Vučić's resignation
- Oct 25, 2026, 06:30 PM UTCSerbian President Aleksandar Vučić resigns ahead of snap October elections
- Oct 25, 2026, 12:30 PM UTCSerbian President Aleksandar Vučić resigns ahead of October snap elections
- Oct 25, 2026, 10:00 AM UTCSerbian President Aleksandar Vučić resigns ahead of early elections
- Oct 25, 2026, 06:00 AM UTCSerbian president Aleksandar Vučić resigns ahead of snap elections
- Oct 25, 2026, 04:30 AM UTCSerbian president Aleksandar Vučić steps down ahead of October elections
- Oct 24, 2026, 09:00 PM UTCSerbian president Aleksandar Vučić resigns ahead of early parliamentary elections