Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić announces that he will resign within weeks, cutting short the term of his second and final mandate, which was due to run until mid-2027. The resignation is presented as a step that would open the way for early elections. Multiple outlets report that Vučić also plans to support his ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) in the forthcoming vote, with some coverage noting he expects the party could field him for another role, including the prime ministership, after the leadership change.
Reports link the decision to mounting political pressure, including months of protests and demonstrations led largely by university students and youth. Coverage describes a tense political environment in Serbia leading up to the announcement.
While outlets differ slightly in emphasis—some focus on the announcement itself, others on speculation about Vučić’s next position—the overall account is consistent: Vučić says he will step down shortly, early presidential and parliamentary elections are likely to follow, and his party expects to benefit from his continued influence. Some reports also mention he has suggested the electoral list be branded “United Serbia.”
