Politics in the Balkans: Serbian President Vucic Resigns
Vucic is entering the race for the post of prime minister as a power strategist - after mass protests and political pressure. As his last official act, he pardoned opposition figures.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has resigned from his position, citing his intention to become the country's prime minister. In a televised address, Vucic announced his resignation, and stated that he would be pardoning 49 people, including 23 who were involved in opposition student protests. The presidential election is expected to take place within three months, and Vucic will run for prime minister in the October 25 parliamentary election.
The interim president will be Ana Brnabic, a political ally of Vucic. Vucic has been under pressure from protests following a fatal accident at a train station in Novi Sad on November 1, 2024.
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