Serbia: President Aleksandar Vucic announces his resignation
The Serbian head of state intends to run for the post of prime minister in the legislative elections in October.
Written by EGazette’s AI. The facts are drawn from cited sources; the analysis is the AI’s own.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic announced on Sunday that he was resigning from his post, with the aim of running for the position of prime minister in the legislative elections scheduled for October.
The announcement comes after nearly two years of protests led by students in Serbia, a protest movement that has marked the country's political life in recent months.
Mr. Vucic's decision to leave the presidency to turn toward the post of prime minister marks a turning point in his political career, having held the presidential office for several years.
The October legislative elections will now be closely watched, both in Serbia and abroad, as the country goes through a prolonged period of political and social tensions. The student movement behind the protests has repeatedly called for political reforms and greater transparency from the authorities.
The precise details of the transition, as well as the exact timetable for the vote, were not further specified in the announcement.
Sources
- Serbie : le président Aleksandar Vucic annonce sa démisison — France 24 — Français
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