Serbian populist leader Vucic launches campaign for prime minister
Former Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has launched his campaign for prime minister ahead of the October 25 parliamentary election. Vucic, leader of the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS), seeks to extend his political dominance, having held power as president or prime minister since 2014.
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Open questions and key claims
The move 'is essentially about reducing political risk'.
Presidential elections must be held no more than three months after resignation.
Vučić pardoned 49 people, including students and party loyalists.
Protesters have accused the government of corruption, a lack of transparency and political interference in state institutions.
Serbia's early parliamentary elections are seen as an attempt by governing populists to cling to power despite widespread discontent.
Serbia’s independent Bureau for Social Research has filed a complaint alleging that Vučić has abused a public institution as president to promote his party.
Serbia will hold presidential elections by the end of the year.
Aleksandar Vučić has resigned as Serbia's president to run for prime minister in an early parliamentary election.
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