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Serbian President Vucic Resigns, Paving Way for Elections
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has resigned, triggering early parliamentary elections scheduled for October 25, significantly ahead of the original December 2027 date. His departure follows prolonged protests sparked by a November 2024 train station collapse in Novi Sad that killed 16 people, with demonstrators citing corruption, attacks on the rule of law, and media freedom concerns. Although Vucic cannot seek a third presidential term, he intends to remain active as party leader; if his SNS party wins the upcoming vote, he could become prime minister again. The election features competition from a student-led protest party and pro-Western blocs advocating closer EU ties, while presidential elections will follow the parliamentary vote.
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