Serbia's government asks president to dissolve parliament and call snap vote
The move could let President Aleksandar Vucic seek the prime minister’s post as protests and corruption allegations continue to pressure his rule.
- On Monday, Serbia's government formally asked President Aleksandar Vucic to dissolve parliament, paving the way for snap elections. Prime Minister Djuro Macut proposed the dissolution during an extraordinary session to mitigate social tensions.
- Demonstrations triggered by a November 1, 2024, railway station collapse in Novi Sad that killed 16 have pressured Vucic for over a year. Protesters demanded accountability for the tragedy and an end to alleged corruption.
- The Serbian Progressive Party nominated Vucic to run for prime minister, allowing him to consolidate political control. He stated he would resign the presidency to join the campaign, with the ballot likely scheduled for October 25.
- Constitutional mandates require a campaign period of 45 to 60 days before the election proceeds. Opposition groups accuse the ruling party of rampant corruption, violence against political opponents, and stifling media freedoms.
- Vucic has led Serbia for 12 years, facing his most significant political challenge amid mass protests. The European Union has pressured his administration over alleged ties to organized crime, making this election a critical test of his authority.
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The government of Duro Macut calls on Aleksandar Vucic to dissolve Parliament. The president, who cannot repeat his term, will stand as a candidate for prime minister.
The government reportedly adopted Duro Macut's proposal during the extraordinary session.
The Prime Minister's proposal allows the President, at the end of his term of office, to run for office. Government is challenged by the student movement, which promises to present a list to the probable legislative authorities of 25 October.
The position of Prime Minister would allow Aleksandar Vučić to remain in power.
The Serbian government today proposed to President Aleksandar Vučić to dissolve parliament and call parliamentary elections. This began a 72-hour deadline for Vučić to decide whether to accept the proposal, while anti-government protesters in Serbia have been demanding early elections for more than a year, regional media reported.
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