Serbia’s ruling populists propose President Vucic switch to prime minister after election
Summary
Serbia’s ruling party has proposed that President Aleksandar Vucic become prime minister if they win the upcoming early parliamentary election, expected on October 25. The vote comes amid ongoing protests against government corruption following a deadly train station collapse in 2024, with political tensions running high.Key Facts
- Serbia’s ruling party wants President Vucic to switch roles and become prime minister after the election.
- The early parliamentary election is expected around October 25 but has not been officially called yet.
- A deadly canopy collapse in 2024 that killed 16 people sparked large youth-led protests demanding government accountability.
- Protests have continued for over a year, criticizing corruption and poor government management.
- President Vucic plans to resign his presidency to join the campaign and run for prime minister.
- The election will feature opposition groups including student-backed lists, right-wing, and center-left parties.
- Vucic blames foreign powers for stirring unrest but has not presented evidence.
- Serbia is trying to join the European Union, but progress is slowed due to concerns about democracy and election fairness.
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