Aleksandar Vucic to resign presidency to run for prime minister

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Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has announced plans to resign his presidency to run for prime minister in upcoming early parliamentary elections, which are expected to take place in late October. The ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) has formally proposed Vucic for the role of prime minister, with Vucic suggesting a streamlined government consisting of a maximum of 12 ministers to increase efficiency.

Vucic stated he will officially dissolve Parliament and call for elections in the coming days. He intends to complete his current state duties and international visits before stepping down. The political transition occurs amid heightened tensions and ongoing protests, which Vucic has alleged are orchestrated by foreign powers. These demonstrations were largely fueled by public anger following a fatal canopy collapse at a train station in Novi Sad in November 2024.

In separate domestic news, Vucic announced that employees in social welfare and social work institutions will receive higher salary increases than other public sector workers. Meanwhile, the Union of Education Workers' Unions of Serbia reported that no funds have been secured for teacher salary increases until at least 2027.

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Aleksandar Vučić · Ministry of Finance of Serbia · Niš · Novi Sad · Serbia · Serbian Progressive Party · Siniša Mali · Union of Education Workers of Serbia · United Nations

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[DISPUTED] The upcoming early parliamentary election is expected to take place on October 25. srnnews.com · euractiv.com · wtop.com · ntv.al · ordu.az
[● 5 SOURCES] Aleksandar Vucic alleged that anti-government protests are being orchestrated by foreign powers. srnnews.com · wtop.com · ntv.al · ordu.az · jajce-online.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] President Vucic canceled a scheduled party meeting in Novi Sad, stating he did not want to endanger lives for political promotion. euractiv.com
[● 5 SOURCES] A concrete canopy collapse at a train station in Novi Sad killed 16 people on November 1, 2024. srnnews.com · wtop.com · euractiv.com · ntv.al · ordu.az
[● 4 SOURCES] The ruling party proposed that President Aleksandar Vucic transition to the role of prime minister if they win the upcoming early parliamentary elections. srnnews.com · wtop.com · ntv.al · ordu.az
[● 9 SOURCES] Aleksandar Vucic plans to resign the presidency to join the campaign for prime minister. srnnews.com · wtop.com · radiobrcko.ba · ntv.al · ordu.az · +4 more
[● 4 SOURCES] Vucic proposed that a future government under his leadership would consist of a maximum of 12 ministers. radiobrcko.ba · ordu.az · ziginfo.rs · www.dan.co.me
[● 7 SOURCES] Aleksandar Vucic stated he will call the election in the coming days. ntv.al · ordu.az · srnnews.com · ziginfo.rs · radiobrcko.ba · +2 more
[● 5 SOURCES] The ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) has formally proposed Aleksandar Vucic for the position of prime minister. ntv.al · ordu.az · srnnews.com · wtop.com · bigportal.ba
[● 2 SOURCES] Aleksandar Vucic announced that social welfare and social work employees will receive higher salary increases than other public sector workers. studiob.rs · www.espreso.co.rs
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Union of Education Workers' Unions of Serbia stated that no funds are secured for teacher salary increases until the end of 2026. www.danas.rs