Embattled Serbian president resigns, paving way for early elections

BBC World Sunday 27 September 2026, 20:04 UTC 1 min read

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Aleksandar Vučić's administration has been dogged by prolonged protests over allegations of corruption.

Serbian (ORG) Aleksandar Vučić's (LOCATION)

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