Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić resigns ahead of snap October elections
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has resigned seven months early, opening the door for snap presidential elections alongside the country's upcoming parliamentary vote.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić announced his resignation on September 27, stepping down seven months before the official conclusion of his second five-year term. Under the Serbian constitution, Vučić is ineligible to seek a third consecutive term as head of state.
The departure triggers early presidential elections, which by law must be conducted within 90 days. The announcement comes as Serbia prepares for snap parliamentary elections scheduled for October 25 following the recent dissolution of the national assembly. Former parliamentary speaker Ana Brnabić has assumed duties as acting president while a caretaker government manages state affairs during the election period.
By resigning early, Vučić directly aligns the executive transition with the legislative campaign as political parties prepare for a dual election period.
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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