Serbia’s President Aleksandar Vucic says will resign within ‘weeks’
Summary
Serbia’s President Aleksandar Vucic announced he will resign within a few weeks. His resignation will lead to early presidential and parliamentary elections amid ongoing protests in the country.Key Facts
- President Vucic said he plans to step down soon but did not give an exact date.
- Early elections for Serbia’s president and parliament will be organized after his resignation.
- Vucic has been in power for over a decade through his Serbian Progressive Party.
- The decision comes after months of student-led protests following a deadly train station accident in November 2024.
- The protests have involved tens of thousands of people and led to the previous prime minister’s resignation.
- Police faced criticism from the European Union for harsh treatment and arrests during protests.
- Vucic accused protesters of being influenced by foreign forces trying to divide Serbia.
- Students plan to hold a rally soon, supporting national unity and calling for early elections.
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