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  "id": 10293999,
  "title": "Serbia’s President Vucic resigns as ruling party faces youth-backed opposition",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/serbias-president-vucic-resigns-as-ruling-party-faces-youth-backed",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-27T21:05:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/27/serbias-president-vucic-resigns-as-ruling-party-faces-youth-backed-opposition/"
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  "account": "Serbia's President Aleksandar Vucic announced his resignation on Sunday, ending his second and final five-year term seven months ahead of schedule. Vucic, 56, is stepping down amid campaigning for the October 25 snap parliamentary elections to elect 250 members of the National Assembly. His departure clears the path for early presidential elections and could see him appointed Prime Minister if the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) maintains a majority in government.\n\nVucic, who previously served as Minister of Defence, expressed pride in his accomplishments, stating, \"I have faithfully served you and my fatherland, Serbia.\" He added, \"I will remain deeply committed to the well-being of Serbia and its people.\"\n\nThe populist politician will remain the head of the United Serbia coalition, which currently enjoys 49% public support according to Factor Plus polling. The coalition is led by the SNS party. However, a youth-backed opposition challenger, the Student List, has garnered significant backing with approximately 37% popularity. This movement emerged from the \"Students in Blockade\" group, which formed after the collapse of the Novi Sad railway station canopy in November 2024, igniting anti-corruption protests. The group has amassed nearly 70,000 signatures and is ranked third on the ballot by the Electoral Commission.\n\nWith Vucic's resignation, outgoing parliament Speaker Ana Brnabic will assume the role of acting President until a successor is elected. Brnabic previously served as Prime Minister from 2017 until 2024.",
  "summary": "Serbia’s President Aleksandar Vucic announced his resignation on Sunday, seven months before his tenure was originally scheduled to expire. 56-year-old Vucic ended his second and final five-year term amid campaigning for the October 25 snap parliamentary vote to elect 250 members of the National Assembly. His departure sets the stage for early presidential elections and allows […] Serbia’s…",
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        "outlet": "France 24",
        "title": "🔴 Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic resigns, expected to run for prime minister",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/serbian-president-aleksandar-vucic-resigns-expected-to-run-for-prime",
        "published": "2026-09-27T18:20:22.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Serbia’s populist President Vucic resigns to run for prime minister at early vote",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/serbias-populist-president-vucic-resigns-to-run-for-prime-minister-at",
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        "title": "Serbia's President Aleksandar Vucic announces resignation",
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        "published": "2026-09-27T19:01:51.000Z"
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        "title": "Vucic resigns as Serbia president, setting up election that could see him become PM",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/vucic-resigns-as-serbia-president-setting-up-election-that-could-see",
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        "outlet": "DW English (Top Stories)",
        "title": "Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic announces resignation",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/serbian-president-aleksandar-vucic-announces-resignation",
        "published": "2026-09-27T19:32:00.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Kyiv Independent",
        "title": "Serbia's Russian-friendly President Vucic announces resignation, plans to run for PM",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/serbias-russian-friendly-president-vucic-announces-resignation-plans",
        "published": "2026-09-27T20:16:31.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic resigns amid prolonged protests",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/serbian-president-aleksandar-vucic-resigns-amid-prolonged-protests",
        "published": "2026-09-27T20:29:34.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Le Monde English",
        "title": "Serbia's President Aleksandar Vucic announces resignation",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/serbias-president-aleksandar-vucic-announces-resignation-10307416",
        "published": "2026-09-27T21:53:37.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Qatar Tribune",
        "title": "Serbian President Vucic steps down",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/serbian-president-vucic-steps-down",
        "published": "2026-09-27T22:18:53.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Serbia’s president Vucic announces resignation",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/serbias-president-vucic-announces-resignation",
        "published": "2026-09-27T22:31:30.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Serbia's President Aleksandar Vucic announces resignation",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/serbias-president-aleksandar-vucic-announces-resignation-10316071",
        "published": "2026-09-27T23:29:11.000Z"
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