Serbia's ruling, populist catch-all party since 2012
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has announced he will step down within weeks, prompting early elections and triggering a debate over whether the presidency will be handed to a loyal ally while he shifts to the prime minister’s post. Protests across major cities have intensified as demonstrators cite governance concerns tied to a 2024 train-station disaster.
Serbia has formalised a snap parliamentary election in late October, as President Vucic faces two years of anti-government protests and international scrutiny after the Novi Sad canopy collapse tragedy. The vote tests Vucic’s grip on power as student-led protests demand accountability and broader reforms.