Serbians keep up protests after President Vucic says he will step down

R ReutersSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-06-28 · 21:05 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min

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Thousands of Serbians protested in Kraljevo on Sunday, continuing demonstrations after President Aleksandar Vucic announced he would step down within weeks. Vucic's statement aims to facilitate early presidential and parliamentary elections. While some protesters are pleased with his resignation, they remain concerned that Vucic might not fully relinquish power. Analysts suggest he could seek the prime minister position and appoint an ally as president to maintain influence. Protesters like Marko Djokic expressed skepticism about Vucic truly leaving power.

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President Vucic stated he would step down within weeks to allow for early elections.

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Marko Djokic expressed doubt about Vucic fully stepping down.

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Thousands of protesters gathered in Kraljevo, Serbia, to pressure President Aleksandar Vucic.

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Protesters fear Vucic may not fully relinquish power.

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Analysts suggest Vucic might seek the prime minister role or install an ally as president.

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Thousands of protesters descended on the Serbian city of Kraljevo on Sunday, keeping up pressure on President Aleksandar Vucic a day after he said he would step down ‌within weeks to pave the way for early presidential and parliamentary elections.Although many protesters expressed satisfaction with Vucic’s resignation, they fear he may not fully relinquish power. Analysts say he may try to run for prime minister and install an ally in the presidency so he can continue to wield power.“I cannot imagine that he will step down and leave power to someone else,” said Marko Djokic, a 41-year-old IT expert who returned to his home ⁠city for the protests.

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