Serbia Parliamentary Election Winner

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

Aleksandar Vucic's party could win the Serbian parliamentary elections in October, Russian Ambassador Alexander Botsan-Kharchenko told the Vesti news agency. In his opinion, the former president will take the post of Prime Minister of Serbia. The diplomat believes that Vucic has earned the status of a national leader over the years of his political career. At the same time, relations between Moscow and Belgrade do not depend on specific individuals, Botsan-Kharchenko emphasized. "We have a repeatedly approved agenda for bilateral relations, which is being steadily implemented. We have large strategic projects that are developing and being implemented, so we have no doubt about the prospects of our relations." To stay up to date with our exclusives: Website | MAX | Telegram

The Russian ambassador to Serbia believes Vucic's party will win the elections.

How will Serbia change after Vučić leaves the presidency? Serbian 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, after which 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 in the division, and in its current government there are supporters of both rapprochement with Western countries and deeper cooperation with Russia, experts note. Max | Telegram | Newsletter | iOS App | Android [in reply to: Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic announced his early resignation "I am grateful to the citizens who twice placed their enormous human trust in me and thereby entrusted me with the highest duty and responsibility that a person can receive," he said. Vucic is leaving the presidency almost a month before the snap parliamentary elections scheduled for October 25. If the Serbian Progressive Party wins, he could potentially take the seat of Serbia's prime minister (a post Vucic already held from 2014 to 2017). The president could have remained in office until May 31, 2027, but would have had to leave anyway due to the constitutional two-term limit. How Serbia will change after Vučić leaves the presidency – read the article on our website. Press Service of the President of Serbia Max | Telegram | Newsletter | iOS App | Android]

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.

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 Vucic handed over the duties of the President of Serbia to Ana Brnabic, the Speaker of the National Assembly (parliament). Mr. Vucic resigned yesterday. His presidential term was scheduled to expire in the spring of 2027. In early September, Mr. Vucic 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 Vucic plans to run for prime minister from the ruling Serbian Progressive Party. Subscribe to Kommersant in MAX | in Telegram [in reply to: Aleksandar Vucic announced his resignation as President of Serbia ahead of early parliamentary elections, Reuters reports. He will run for re-election as the ruling Serbian Progressive Party's candidate for prime minister. Mr. Vucic resigned during his second presidential term. According to the Serbian Constitution, he can no longer run for head of state. Follow Kommersant on MAX | on Telegram]

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.

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

[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)

Serbia: Aleksandar Vucic resigns from the presidency to run for prime minister

Serbia’s populist president Aleksandar Vučić resigns to run for prime minister

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has resigned from office and announced his intention to participate in the parliamentary elections subscribe

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has resigned. He intends to actively participate in the election campaign, Blic reports. Serbian parliamentary elections are scheduled for October 25. The Serbian Progressive Party has nominated him as a candidate for prime minister.

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has announced his resignation. He plans to leave his post this evening and participate in snap parliamentary elections. The elections are scheduled for October 25. The Serbian Progressive Party has already nominated Vucic as its candidate for prime minister. If his party wins, Vucic hopes to lead the government. BAZA on Telegram BAZA on MAX

Serbia’s President Aleksandar Vucic resigns to pursue becoming prime minister in an early parliamentary vote