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Serbia: Protests continue after Vucic says he will step down
DW.com • • world
Key Points:
- Thousands of protesters rallied in central Serbia following President Aleksandar Vucic's announcement that he would step down within weeks after more than a year of student-led protests.
- The protests began after a deadly railway station canopy collapse in Novi Sad in November 2024, which killed 16 people and was blamed on government mismanagement and systemic corruption.
- Vucic, who has accused protesters of being "foreign agents," declared at a pro-government rally that he would resign soon but gave no details on the election timeline, while pledging support for his party in the next election.
- Although the Serbian presidency is largely ceremonial, Vucic has maintained significant influence over the government and is expected to seek a return to power as prime minister after his resignation.
