Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has resigned to run for prime minister in the October parliamentary elections, following years of protests and allegations of government corruption. His resignation comes as Serbia faces a critical political moment with early elections set for late October.
Vučić, who served as president for nine years, announced his resignation from the presidential palace in Belgrade. He will step down to lead his party in the upcoming elections, which are expected to test his political survival amid widespread public discontent. The elections will be held within months of his resignation, as required by Serbia's constitution.
The upcoming elections will see Vučić's Progressive Party face challenges from a student-led anti-corruption movement and a pro-Western opposition coalition. The crisis in Serbia, triggered by a railway station collapse in 2024, has led to years of protests and calls for accountability. The elections will determine the future of Serbia's political landscape.
Vučić's government has been accused of corruption and authoritarian tendencies, with critics alleging abuse of power and a clampdown on democratic freedoms. The elections will also test Serbia's EU aspirations and its relationship with Russia, as the country seeks to balance competing international interests.