Vučić announces presidential resignation and upcoming election campaign

Aleksandar Vučić Serbian elections presidential resignation Rača-Bijeljina highway Studentska lista

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has announced his intention to resign from the presidency on September 27, following his upcoming trip to the United Nations General Assembly in New York. During his visit to the UN, Vučić expects to hold meetings with several world leaders, including US President Donald Trump and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.

Following his resignation, Vučić plans to participate in the parliamentary election campaign, scheduled for October 25, as a 'regular citizen.' He has expressed a desire to run for Prime Minister and intends to lead a smaller government, potentially consisting of a maximum of 12 ministers, if his political coalition receives voter support. He also signaled plans for significant personnel changes, aiming to replace at least 50 percent of mayors and municipal presidents within three months of forming a new government.

In infrastructure news, work is progressing on the Rača-Bijeljina highway. Radovan Višković, acting director of Autoputevi Republike Srpske, reported that asphalt laying has commenced on the section within Republika Srpska. This project is intended to ensure the new bridge on the Sava and the integrated border crossing are fully operational by mid-October.

Meanwhile, the 'Studentska lista' is conducting a ten-day bicycle tour across Serbia to promote their platform ahead of the elections. The movement emphasizes constitutional values and seeks to engage directly with citizens in various regions.

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Aleksandar Pavić · Aleksandar Vučić · Autentična desnica · Ilija Srdanović · Miloš Jovanović · Miloš Parandilović · Rasim Ljajić · Republic Electoral Commission · Republika Srpska · Republička izborna komisija · SNS · Serbia

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[● 2 SOURCES] 60 percent of the 20-kilometer highway from Rača to Bijeljina is completed. www.banjaluka.com · www.argumenti.rs
[● 2 SOURCES] The new bridge on the Sava and the integrated border crossing are expected to be fully operational by mid-October. www.banjaluka.com · www.argumenti.rs
[● 2 SOURCES] Asphalting has begun on the Rača-Bijeljina highway section within Republika Srpska. www.banjaluka.com · www.argumenti.rs
[● 2 SOURCES] Approximately 135 million KM has been invested in the Rača-Bijeljina highway so far. www.banjaluka.com · www.argumenti.rs
[● 2 SOURCES] A 700-meter access road will be finished by the end of the month to connect the Bijeljina-Rača highway to the main road. www.banjaluka.com · www.argumenti.rs
[● 2 SOURCES] The contractor Integral aims to complete 7.5 kilometers of road to the Brodac loop by the end of the year. www.banjaluka.com · www.argumenti.rs
[○ 1 SOURCE] The 'Ruska stranka' list includes 25 candidates for the upcoming elections.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Rasim Ljajić stated his goal is for his party's deputies to be decisive in forming a parliamentary majority.
[● 3 SOURCES] The 'Autentična desnica' coalition includes 250 candidates for the National Assembly. zrenjaninski.com · www.magyarszo.rs · www.juznevesti.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The 'Evropska Srbija' coalition consists of the Party of Freedom and Justice (SSP), Serbia Center (SRCE), and the Solidarity movement.
[● 3 SOURCES] The 'Narodna Srbija' coalition list was registered after the submission of 188 valid voter statements. zrenjaninski.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Aleksandar Vučić drove his own car during his visit to the Podunavski district.