Aleksandar Vučić resigns as President of Serbia

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Aleksandar Vučić has resigned from his position as President of Serbia to participate in the upcoming parliamentary elections on October 25 as a candidate for Prime Minister. Following his resignation, Ana Brnabić, the President of the National Assembly, has officially assumed the role of Acting President of Serbia. According to the Serbian Constitution, a new presidential election must be held within 90 days, with a deadline for voting by December 27.

Prior to stepping down, Vučić exercised his presidential powers to grant pardons and abolitions to 49 individuals, including activists and students. His resignation follows a period of political tension and protests, partly linked to the 2024 Novi Sad railway station tragedy. During his campaign, Vučić has visited various regions, including Požarevac, and has criticized political opponents who label themselves ‘Guardians of the Constitution,’ claiming they originally opposed the 2006 Constitution.

Former President Boris Tadić criticized Vučić’s tenure, stating that he has destroyed Serbian society and institutions. Meanwhile, the European Commission has urged Serbia to align its policies with the EU, specifically regarding sanctions against Russia, following Vučić’s recent communications with Vladimir Putin.

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Aleksandar Vučić · Ana Brnabić · Boris Tadić · European Commission · Serbia · Serbian Progressive Party

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[○ 1 SOURCE] Aleksandar Vučić submitted his resignation on September 27. sharefoundation.info
[○ 1 SOURCE] Aleksandar Vučić claimed that individuals currently calling themselves ‘Guardians of the Constitution’ actually opposed its adoption in 2006. verige.net
[○ 1 SOURCE] Aleksandar Vučić visited Požarevac as part of his election campaign following his resignation as President of Serbia. gradskeinfo.rs
[○ 1 SOURCE] Ana Brnabić is positioned to take over the presidency following Vučić's resignation. sharefoundation.info
[● 2 SOURCES] According to the Serbian Constitution, elections for a new president must be held within 90 days of a resignation. rtvislam.com · www.juznasrbija.info
[● 10 SOURCES] Aleksandar Vučić has resigned from his position as President of Serbia. rtvislam.com · www.sjevercg.me · www.danas.rs · www.zenit.ba · gradskeinfo.rs · +5 more
[○ 1 SOURCE] Serbia imports over 80 percent of its consumed gas from Russia. teve1.info
[○ 1 SOURCE] Former President Boris Tadić criticized Aleksandar Vučić, stating he has destroyed Serbian society and institutions. www.danas.rs
[● 4 SOURCES] Vučić resigned to participate in the parliamentary election campaign on October 25 with the intention of becoming Prime Minister. teve1.info · rtvislam.com · www.zenit.ba · www.juznasrbija.info
[● 3 SOURCES] Before leaving office, Vučić exercised presidential powers to pardon 49 people, including activists and students. www.zenit.ba · sharefoundation.info · www.juznasrbija.info
[○ 1 SOURCE] The European Commission has urged Serbia to align its policies with the EU, including the implementation of sanctions against Russia. teve1.info
[● 6 SOURCES] Ana Brnabić has officially taken over as the Acting President of Serbia. rtvislam.com · www.sjevercg.me · www.zenit.ba · sharefoundation.info · www.juznasrbija.info · +1 more