Serbia’s President Aleksandar Vučić has announced that he will resign within weeks, paving the way for early elections. There is speculation that the populist leader could attempt to move into the more powerful role of Prime Minister. The announcement comes after more than a year of heightened tensions in the Balkan nation, where university students have led protests demanding political change.
Serbia’s Vučić to resign, opening path to early elections amid political tensions
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Sat 18:26 - Euronews
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Sat 20:23 - Al Jazeera English
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Sat 20:52 - Handelsblatt Politik
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Sun 07:14 - SRF International
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Sun 11:31 - France 24
Serbia’s Vučić to resign, opening path to early elections amid political tensions