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Serbia’s Vučić to resign, opening path to early elections amid political tensions

Serbia’s Vučić to resign, opening path to early elections amid political tensions
France 24 Sunday 28 June 2026, 11:31 UTC By FRANCE24 1 min read
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Serbia’s President Aleksandar Vučić has announced that he will resign within weeks, paving the way for early elections. There is speculation that the populist leader could attempt to move into the more powerful role of Prime Minister. The announcement comes after more than a year of heightened tensions in the Balkan nation, where university students have led protests demanding political change.

Serbia’s President Aleksandar Vučić has announced that he will resign within weeks, paving the way for early elections. There is speculation that the populist leader could attempt to move into the more powerful role of Prime Minister. The announcement comes after more than a year of heightened tensions in the Balkan nation, where university students have led protests demanding political change. Keywords for this article
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