Next Prime Minister of Serbia?

The technique of relieving social tension by holding early parliamentary elections in Serbia has been repeatedly tested over the past 12 years of Aleksandar Vučić's rule, notes Oleg Bondarenko, Director of the Foundation for Progressive Politics. As a result of the current parliamentary-presidential campaign Vučić can expect to become the country's prime minister following the formation of a government coalition. According to the constitution, Serbia is a parliamentary-presidential republic, in which all power is concentrated in the hands of the government. However, since the time of Slobodan Milošević, the figure of the prime minister has often been of a technical nature. There have been three exceptions: Zoran Djindjic, who was subsequently murdered on mafia orders in 2003, Vojislav Kostunica, and Vučić himself from 2014 to 2016, during the presidency of Tomislav Nikolic. No matter how things turn out, the new president of Serbia, whether from the ruling party or the opposition, will find himself in the long shadow of Prime Minister Vucic. The key aspect of the election campaign is that the country's future is determined by these elections, and not by street unrest. Bondarenko discusses how the situation in Serbia will change after the change of president in his opinion column for Vedomosti. Max | Telegram | Newsletter | iOS App | Android

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has announced his resignation seven months before the end of his second term. He previously dissolved parliament and now intends to lead the ruling Serbian Progressive Party's list in snap elections and compete for the post of prime minister. Vedomosti reports on the political and life views of one of Russia's main partners in the Balkans. Max | Telegram | Newsletter | iOS App | Android

Seven months before the end of his term, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has resigned to run for prime minister in early elections scheduled for next month.

Seven months before the end of his term, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has resigned to run for prime minister in early elections scheduled for next month.

How will Serbia change after Vučić leaves the presidency? Serbia's National Assembly Speaker Ana Brnabić has become acting president, Politika reports. Vučić is expected to lead the United Serbia government bloc in the upcoming parliamentary elections. Serbian society is extremely divided, and the forces of the ruling coalition and the opposition in the country are approximately equal, says Polina Sokolova, a researcher at the Department of European Political Studies at the IMEMO RAS. Vučić's bloc could potentially gain 50% of the vote, and then he would calmly head the cabinet of ministers, after which his bloc would nominate its candidate for president. At the same time, the election results will not lead to any serious adjustments in Belgrade's foreign policy vector. Serbia's foreign policy is not the main factor behind the split, and its current government includes supporters of both rapprochement with Western countries and deeper cooperation with Russia, experts note.

Serbian president announces his resignation to run for prime minister

From President to Prime Minister… Serbian President Vučić to Lead October General Election After Resignation

From President to Prime Minister… Serbian President Vučić to Lead October General Election After Resignation

Aleksandar Vučić has handed over the presidency of Serbia to Ana Brnabić, the speaker of the National Assembly (parliament). Mr. Vučić resigned yesterday. His presidential term was scheduled to expire in the spring of 2027. In early September, Mr. Vučić dissolved the country's parliament, the National Assembly. The dissolution of parliament is a prerequisite for holding early elections. The decision to hold them was made against the backdrop of student protests, whose main demand was early elections. Aleksandar Vučić plans to run for prime minister as a candidate for the ruling Serbian Progressive Party. Subscribe to Kommersant in MAX | on Telegram

Aleksandar Vučić handed over the duties of the President of Serbia to the acting Chairperson of the Speaker of the National Assembly, Ana Brnabić. "I will hold this position until the people elect a new president," Brnabić said during the ceremony to hand over the presidential regalia. Earlier, Vučić announced his resignation. He planned to leave the presidency immediately after returning from the UN General Assembly and begin his election campaign as a candidate for prime minister.

Aleksandar Vučić handed over the duties of the President of Serbia to the acting Chairperson of the Speaker of the National Assembly, Ana Brnabić. "I will hold this position until the people elect a new president," Brnabić said during the ceremony to hand over the presidential regalia. Earlier, Vučić announced his resignation. He planned to leave the presidency immediately after returning from the UN General Assembly and begin his election campaign as a candidate for prime minister.

Serbian President Resigns Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic announced his resignation on September 27 to participate in snap parliamentary elections and run for prime minister. Vucic served as President of Serbia since May 31, 2017, and was re-elected in April 2022. His second presidential term was scheduled to end in mid-2027. According to the Serbian Constitution, the same person cannot hold the post of head of state for more than two terms.

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic announced his resignation. Early general elections will be held in Serbia on October 25, and Vucic will participate in the election on the lists of the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS). National Assembly Speaker Ana Brnabic will act as interim president following Vucic's resignation.

Serbia’s President Vucic resigns to run for prime minister in October elections

Serbia’s President Vucic resigns to run for prime minister in October elections

Serbian President Vučić resigns, aims to become prime minister.

Serbian President Vučić resigns, aims to become prime minister.

Serbian President Vučić resigns, aims to become prime minister.

Serbian President Vučić resigns, aims to become prime minister.

Serbian President Vučić resigns, aims to become prime minister.

Serbian President Vučić resigns, aims to become prime minister.

Serbia to hold snap elections in October; Vucic resigns as president to run for prime minister.

Serbia to hold snap elections in October; Vucic resigns as president to run for prime minister.

Aleksandar Vucic: Serbia's president resigns – clearing the way for a change at the top of the government

Serbian President resigns, aiming for prime ministership after parliamentary election victory.

Vučić resigned as President of Serbia and will be eligible to run for Prime Minister in the October 25 elections. "Grateful to the citizens who have twice placed great trust in me." Who assumes power? Click the link #Serbia #27Sep

Serbian strongman quits presidency for tilt at prime minister’s job

Serbian strongman quits presidency for tilt at prime minister’s job

[UPDATE] Vucic resigns as Serbia's president, setting up election that could see him become PM (first reported at 2026-09-27T19:08:34.049Z)

[UPDATE] Vucic resigns as Serbia's president, setting up election that could see him become PM (first reported at 2026-09-27T19:08:34.049Z)