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Serbia's President Vucic says he'll resign, paving way for early elections
AP News • • world
Key Points:
- Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic announced he will resign within weeks, setting the stage for early elections amid ongoing youth-led protests challenging his rule.
- Vucic did not specify the exact timing of his resignation or the upcoming elections, but confirmed he will support his Serbian Progressive Party in the elections.
- The protests, driven by university students, have demanded early parliamentary elections for over a year in response to Vucic’s increasingly autocratic governance.
- The protests intensified following a fatal train station accident in November 2024 that killed 16 people, with demonstrators accusing government corruption and negligence.
- Vucic’s administration has faced criticism from the European Union for democratic backsliding, including media restrictions and police crackdowns involving excessive force and arbitrary arrests.
