Echoing Putin, Serbia’s president resigns in bid to become prime minister

B BloombergSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-09-28 · 05:15 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min

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Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic resigned on Sunday, intending to transition to the role of prime minister to remain in power. Parliamentary Speaker Ana Brnabic, an ally, will serve as interim president. Vucic announced that presidential elections will be held by the end of the year. This move comes as Serbia prepares for snap parliamentary elections on October 25, which aim to address nearly two years of anti-government protests that have become a significant challenge for Vucic.

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Serbs head to a snap election on October 25.

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Parliamentary Speaker Ana Brnabic will take over the presidential role for an interim period.

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Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic resigned on Sunday.

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Serbia will hold presidential elections by the end of the year.

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Vucic seeks to transition to the role of prime minister.

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Embattled Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic resigned on Sunday in a well-telegraphed move as he seeks to transition to the role of prime minister as a way of staying close to power in the Balkan nation.Parliamentary Speaker Ana Brnabic, his ally, will take over the presidential role for an interim period. Serbia will hold presidential elections by the end of the year, Vucic said on public television.Meanwhile, Serbs head to a snap election on October 25 that seeks to resolve almost two years of anti-government protests that have evolved from an irritant to a threat for Vucic.

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