Oct 25, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić officially submitted his resignation on Sunday, September 27, concluding his second five-year term seven months ahead of schedule. The decision triggers snap presidential elections, which under constitutional rules must take place within 90 days.

Under Serbia's constitution, Vučić is barred from serving a third consecutive term and cannot stand for reelection. Outgoing parliamentary speaker Ana Brnabić has stepped in as acting president while the government functions in a caretaker capacity. The presidential ballot is expected to coincide with the country's snap parliamentary elections scheduled for October 25 following the prior dissolution of parliament.

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

Former French presidential candidate Ségolène Royal has secured the necessary endorsements to join the upcoming left-wing primary ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Organised jointly by the Socialist Party and Place Publique, the primary will feature seven candidates across two voting rounds on 9–10 and 16–17 October. Declared contenders include Socialist Party First Secretary Olivier Faure.

While Royal highlighted her enduring ties within the Socialist Party, her candidacy has sparked internal friction following her criticism of rival candidate Raphaël Glucksmann. Meanwhile, fragmentation across the broader left persists, as Communist Party national secretary Fabien Roussel announced an independent presidential bid outside the primary structure.

Sources: La Tribune, Le Figaro, Le Monde, Libération.

The US Supreme Court has temporarily permitted the administration of President Donald Trump to continue expedited deportations of migrants to third countries while legal challenges proceed. The court will determine whether asylum seekers must receive an opportunity to legally contest their removal before being transferred to nations with which they have no personal ties.

The ruling coincides with an international investigation led by Forbidden Stories, which revealed that at least 25,447 migrants were deported to 28 third countries under non-transparent bilateral agreements. Approximately 20,000 individuals were transferred by bus to Mexico, while over 5,000 were flown to other non-native nations.

More than a dozen United Nations human rights experts have urged Washington to immediately halt the transfers, warning that sending migrants to third countries exposes them to heightened risks of persecution and abuse.

Sources: Danas, Index, Klix, N1, Vijesti

Azerbaijan is advancing efforts to widen the scope of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS), positioning the multilateral body as a key driver of political, economic, and regional security cooperation. According to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, the organization is moving past its traditional focus on cultural and humanitarian initiatives to harmonize broader strategic priorities, including energy networks and transport corridors.

Baku aims to leverage its geographic position to establish itself as a central transit hub linking Europe and Asia, while hosting key international and religious gatherings to boost the bloc's global profile. Through these efforts, Azerbaijan seeks to integrate national infrastructure goals with wider regional initiatives among member states.

Sources: Trend News Agency.

French authorities have deployed extensive security measures ahead of nationwide demonstrations scheduled for Saturday, focusing heavily on Orléans during the National Rally (RN) party congress. Authorities expect between 20,000 and 30,000 counter-demonstrators in Orléans, prompting the mobilization of nearly 3,000 law enforcement officers, a curfew for minors under 15, and a ban on undeclared gatherings on Sunday during Marine Le Pen’s scheduled address.

Across France, approximately 70,000 police officers and gendarmes will deploy in major cities including Paris, Marseille, and Lyon. Paris police authorized aerial drone surveillance, while Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu confirmed that the police response "will be massive" to counter potential violence following earlier clashes. President Emmanuel Macron announced that only union-sanctioned protests will be permitted.

Sources: La Tribune, Le Figaro, Le Monde, Libération, RTBF Info.