Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has announced that he intends to step down from his post within the next few weeks – a move that will trigger early presidential and parliamentary elections in the Balkan nation, Reuters reported.
Vucic made the announcement while addressing supporters at a large pro-government rally in the capital city of Belgrade.
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“I will be president for only a couple of weeks, and then I will resign,” Vucic told the crowd. His early departure will prematurely conclude his second and final presidential mandate, which was originally scheduled to end in mid-2027.
Despite stepping down from the presidency, Vucic made it clear that he intends to remain highly active in Serbian politics. He informed his supporters that he plans to assist the ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) in the upcoming electoral campaigns, provided the party desires his involvement.
Furthermore, Vucic proposed that the party’s electoral list be named “United Serbia,” stating his intention to campaign under that banner.
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During his address, Vucic did not provide specific dates for his formal resignation or for the dissolution of the national parliament – a necessary constitutional prerequisite for calling early parliamentary elections.
However, the timing aligns with previous statements made by the Serbian leader. On June 11, Vucic indicated that he would eventually resign and that early elections would be held within three to four months.
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