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Serbian President Vučić Resigns Ahead Of Early Elections. Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has resigned after more than a year of student-led protests and public anger over alleged government corruption. Vučić said his administration had preserved peace and stability during his nine years as president, after announcing his planned resignation in June. Protests intensified after the 2024 collapse of the Novi Sad railway station roof killed 16 people, fuelling accusations of corruption and poor oversight. Demonstrations involving students, teachers, workers and farmers continued despite several government resignations and later included demands for early elections. Serbia must now hold a presidential election within three months, while a separate snap parliamentary election is scheduled for late October. Vučić is seeking to lead his Progressive Party into the parliamentary election and could potentially return to government as prime minister. Parliamentary Speaker Ana Brnabić will serve as interim president until voters elect Vučić's successor. The parliamentary election will see Vučić's Progressive Party face the student-led Students Win movement and the pro-Western European Serbia coalition.
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