Serbia's president, Aleksandar Vučić, resigns ahead of early elections
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has resigned seven months early, triggering snap presidential elections while Ana Brnabić steps in as interim head of state.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has officially stepped down seven months prior to the end of his second five-year term, initiating a transition toward early presidential elections. Under Serbia's constitution, Vučić is barred from running for a third consecutive term in office.
Former Parliamentary Speaker Ana Brnabić has assumed the role of interim president to oversee state responsibilities during the political transition. The move precedes early parliamentary elections scheduled for October 25, following the recent dissolution of the national legislature and the appointment of a caretaker government.
Under constitutional rules, new presidential elections must be organized within ninety days of the resignation.
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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