Serbian President Aleksandar Vu\u010di\u0107 has announced that he will resign from his position within the next few weeks, coinciding with the holding of early presidential and parliamentary elections. This decision comes as anti-corruption protests have persisted in the country for over 18 months.<\/p>\n
Vu\u010di\u0107, who has been in power as either president or prime minister for the past 12 years, made the announcement to his supporters in Belgrade, the capital of Serbia. He stated, “I will be president for only a few more weeks,” before stepping down. He also emphasized that he will campaign to secure victory for his party, the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS), in the upcoming elections.<\/p>\n
The nationwide protests began following the collapse of a concrete canopy at the Novi Sad train station in northern Serbia in November 2024, an incident that claimed 16 lives. Students have led the protests, with opposition parties and human rights organizations lending their support.<\/p>\n
Critics of the Serbian government view the deadly event as a sign of corruption and mismanagement in the execution of construction projects. Vu\u010di\u0107\u2019s second and final presidential term was originally set to end in mid-2027, but reports, including an analysis by Reuters, suggest that if his party wins the parliamentary elections, he may seek the prime ministership\u2014 a move that could allow him to retain significant political influence.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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