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Serbia’s president resigns to run for prime minister

Serbia’s president resigns to run for prime minister

Also reported by Guardian World, France24

Summary

Serbia’s president, Aleksandar Vucic, has resigned to run for prime minister in an early election scheduled for October 25. His party, the Serbian Progressive Party, is facing competition from a group called ‘Students Win,’ which has led protests against the government for nearly two years.

Key Facts

  • Aleksandar Vucic resigned from his role as Serbia’s president.
  • He will run for the position of prime minister in a snap election on October 25.
  • Vucic leads the Serbian Progressive Party, the current ruling party.
  • The election was called early (a snap election).
  • ‘Students Win’ is a political movement challenging Vucic’s party.
  • ‘Students Win’ has organized anti-government protests for almost two years.
  • The election is a key moment for Serbia’s political future.
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