Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic says he will resign within weeks, announced at a pro-government rally in Belgrade, according to multiple outlets. His statement is framed as a step toward early elections, which he is expected to support through the ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS). Vucic says he plans to help the party in the vote that is expected to take place later this year, a move that would allow him, if his party wins, to remain politically in power through a shift to the prime minister role, which is described by some reports as more influential than the presidency.
Several sources link the announcement to ongoing public pressure, including youth-led and antigovernment protests. Some reports cite anger following months of demonstrations and refer to the November 2024 canopy/awning collapse at Novi Sad’s railway station, which prompted demands for transparent investigations and earlier elections. Other reporting notes that Vucic does not provide an exact resignation date or detailed election timetable. Overall, the outlets agree on the central claim: Vucic will step down within weeks and early elections are expected afterward.
