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Serbian President Vučić announces parliamentary election for October 25

Aleksandar Vučić has announced the dissolution of parliament and scheduled early elections for October 25.

9 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has announced that an early parliamentary election will be held on October 25. This decision was made according to various sources, as the next regular election was originally planned for December 2027.

On Wednesday, Vučić is expected to sign a decree to dissolve parliament. This move is linked to ongoing protests that have been taking place since November 2024, driven in part by students and directed against the political situation in Serbia.

Reports indicate that the protesters have demanded new elections, which have now been scheduled. This occurs under pressure from ongoing social and political tensions in the country.

The ruling SNS party has already named Vučić as its candidate for the office of Prime Minister. Some sources suggest that this electoral maneuver could be tactically advantageous for the President.

Various media emphasized that this step aims to consolidate Vučić's power, as his term as head of state will end next year. After two terms as President, he is not eligible for re-election under Serbian law.

The announcement regarding the elections has also attracted international attention, as the political stability in Serbia has significant implications for regional security. Reactions to the announcement are still awaited.

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