Aleksandar Vučić to resign presidency and campaign as ordinary citizen

Aleksandar Vučić Serbian presidential resignation snap elections Serbia public sector wage increase United Serbia

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has announced his intention to resign from the presidency on September 25 or 26, immediately following his return from the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Following his resignation, Vučić plans to enter the upcoming election campaign as an ordinary citizen rather than as the sitting head of state, a move he stated is intended to create a political precedent. He intends to conduct his campaign by traveling through Serbia in a private car and a small truck to meet with citizens without official privileges.

In conjunction with his political announcement, Vučić introduced several economic measures aimed at improving living standards. Starting December 1, public sector salaries are set to increase by 8 percent, and pensions will rise by 7.5 percent. He also noted that social workers will receive a 12 percent increase and announced additional financial assistance for citizens. Vučić emphasized that these measures are existing government plans rather than new election promises.

The announcement follows the recent dissolution of the National Assembly and the calling of snap elections for October 25. Vučić, who has been nominated by the Serbian Progressive Party as the leader of the ‘United Serbia’ list and candidate for Prime Minister, maintained that he is strictly adhering to all legal requirements, including reporting his presidential activities to the Anti-Corruption Agency.

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Aleksandar Vučić · Anti-Corruption Agency · National Assembly of Serbia · Serbia · Serbian Progressive Party · United Serbia

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[● 8 SOURCES] Aleksandar Vučić will resign from the presidency on September 25 or 26. n1info.ba · vojvodjanskireporter.rs · lokalno.mk · tvzonaplus.rs · www.aktuelno.me · +2 more
[● 4 SOURCES] Vučić plans to travel through Serbia in a private car and a small truck during the final month of the campaign. n1info.ba · tvzonaplus.rs · vojvodjanskireporter.rs
[● 8 SOURCES] Vučić intends to campaign for Prime Minister as an ordinary citizen rather than as the sitting President. n1info.ba · vojvodjanskireporter.rs · lokalno.mk · tvzonaplus.rs · www.aktuelno.me · +2 more
[● 5 SOURCES] Pensions in Serbia will increase by 7.5 percent starting December 1. szmsz.press · n1info.ba · lokalno.mk · news.az · www.standartnews.com
[● 6 SOURCES] Vučić stated that the announced salary and pension increases are not election promises but existing plans. n1info.ba · lokalno.mk · news.az · www.standartnews.com · www.aktuelno.me
[● 4 SOURCES] Salaries for public sector employees will increase by 8 percent starting December 1. szmsz.press · n1info.ba · lokalno.mk · www.standartnews.com
[● 7 SOURCES] Vučić stated he is complying with Anti-Corruption Agency requirements by reporting his presidential activities. n1info.ba · vojvodjanskireporter.rs · lokalno.mk · www.aktuelno.me · news.az · +1 more
[DISPUTED] The Serbian President dissolved the National Assembly and called for elections on October 25. n1info.ba · lokalno.mk · www.standartnews.com · szmsz.press · www.kurir.rs