Embattled Serbian president resigns, paving way for early elections
Summary
Serbia’s president, Aleksandar Vučić, has resigned amid widespread protests over government corruption and a deadly railway station collapse. Early parliamentary and presidential elections will be held before the end of the year, with Vučić planning to run for prime minister.Key Facts
- Aleksandar Vučić resigned as Serbia’s president after nearly nine years in office.
- His resignation follows over a year of protests triggered by a railway station roof collapse that killed 16 people.
- Protesters included students, teachers, workers, and farmers demanding government accountability.
- Under Serbia’s constitution, presidential elections must take place within three months of the resignation.
- Early parliamentary elections are scheduled for late October, followed by presidential elections.
- Vučić cannot run for a third presidential term but plans to run for prime minister with his Progressive Party.
- Ana Brnabić, parliamentary speaker and Progressive Party member, will serve as interim president.
- Vučić pardoned 49 people linked to protest-related offenses amid ongoing political tensions.
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