Serbia’s Vucic says he will resign within weeks, paving way for early elections

Saturday, June 27, 2026Confirmed

World Desk

What we know

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said Saturday he will resign within weeks and that the country will hold early presidential and parliamentary elections, after roughly 18 months of student-led anti-government protests that have shaken his grip on power.

Speaking to supporters at a pro-government rally in Belgrade, Vucic said he would be president “for only a couple of weeks” more, then step down, and would help his Serbian Progressive Party in the coming votes. His second and final presidential mandate had been due to expire in mid-2027. He did not set exact dates for resignation or for dissolving parliament.

What's confirmed

Vucic: will resign within weeks; early presidential and parliamentary elections planned (AP/Al Jazeera/CNN/Euronews).
Protests since Nov. 2024 Novi Sad rail-station canopy collapse that killed 16; then-PM Milos Vucevic resigned January 2025 (AP/Al Jazeera).
Vucic cannot run again for president under election law; analysts note past speculation he could seek the prime minister’s post (AP/Euronews).
Students planned a counter-rally Sunday in Kraljevo renewing early-election demands (Al Jazeera).

What's still developing

Exact resignation date and timeline for dissolving parliament ahead of snap elections.
Whether Vucic seeks another formal role, including a possible return as prime minister.

Sources

AP News — Serbia’s President Vucic says he’ll resign, paving way for early elections link
Al Jazeera — Serbia’s President Aleksandar Vucic says will resign within ‘weeks’ link
CNN — Serbian President Vucic says he will resign within weeks amid student-led protests link
Euronews — Vučić will step down within a few weeks and calls for early elections link