Serbian president Aleksandar Vučić resigns to seek premiership

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić formally resigned from his position on September 27, 2026, creating a vacancy that necessitates early presidential elections. This decision follows a public announcement made in late June and comes as Vučić reaches his second and final term allowed under the Serbian Constitution.

The stated goal of the resignation is to allow Vučić to transition into the role of prime minister, contingent upon his party, the SNS, successfully forming a government following the parliamentary elections scheduled for October 25. In the interim, the Speaker of the Parliament and former Prime Minister Ana Brnabić will assume the duties of the president.

According to the Serbian Constitution, presidential elections must be held within three months of the president's departure. This timeline implies that Serbian voters will face two rounds of polling this year: the parliamentary elections on October 25 and the subsequent presidential elections. The political maneuver marks a significant shift in the country's leadership structure, effectively reshuffling executive power ahead of the legislative voting process.