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Serbian President Vučić says he will resign within ‘weeks’
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic announced he will step down within weeks to trigger early presidential and parliamentary elections. The decision follows months of anti-government and student-led protests. Vucic intends to campaign for the ruling party.
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President Vucic announced his imminent resignation and the call for early elections.
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President Aleksandar Vucic to Resign Within Weeks
confidence 95%Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic announced he will step down within weeks to trigger early presidential and parliamentary elections. The decision follows months of anti-government and student-led protests. Vucic intends to campaign for the ruling party.
What's confirmed:
- President Aleksandar Vucic announced he will resign within weeks.
- The resignation triggers early presidential and parliamentary elections.
- Vucic made the announcement during a ruling Serbian Progressive Party rally in Belgrade.
- The move follows student-led and anti-government protests.
- Vucic is currently serving his second and final presidential term.
Still unconfirmed:
- Vucic may be relinquishing the presidency to become prime minister to preserve power.
- The ruling party is preparing a major Belgrade rally amid claims of intimidation.
- Thousands rallied in northern Serbia to demand early elections.