Serbia’s Longtime President Aleksandar Vucic Resigns Post
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Aleksandar Vucic, one of Europe’s longest-serving leaders, resigned as president, paving the way for him to become prime minister after elections next month.
Home Europe Europe Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic stepped down as the country's head of state Sunday, paving the way for him to run as his right-wing populist Serbian Progressive Party's candidate for prime minister in the October parliamentary elections.
Issued on: 27/09/2026 - 20:17 1 min Reading time By: Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic addresses the 81st United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York City, US, September 23, 2026.
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Aleksandar Vucic, one of Europe’s longest-serving leaders, resigned as president, paving the way for him to become prime minister after elections next month.
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Home Europe Europe Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic stepped down as the country's head of state Sunday, paving the way for him to run as his right-wing populist Serbian Progressive Party's candidate for prime minister in the October parliamentary elections.
Issued on: 27/09/2026 - 20:17 1 min Reading time By: Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic addresses the 81st United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York City, US, September 23, 2026.