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Vucic has been president of Serbia since 2017 and leader of the Serbian Progressive Party. His resignation as president comes amid plans to run for prime minister in the upcoming snap parliamentary elections.
BELGRADE, September 27. /TASS/. Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic signed a letter of resignation as head of state during an address to the nation.
According to Vucic, acting National Assembly Speaker Ana Brnabic will temporarily assume the duties of president. Vucic stressed that he would transfer his powers to her on Monday. Under the constitution, an election for a new president must be held before December 27.
Snap parliamentary elections in Serbia will be held on October 25. Vucic will head the list of the ruling Serbian Progressive Party and will be its candidate for prime minister. His main opponent is 56-year-old Novi Sad cardiologist Ilija Srdanovic, who leads the Student List coalition.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Aleksandar Vucic will be elected prime minister following the October 25 parliamentary elections.
Likely · Within weeks
A new presidential election will be held in Serbia before December 27.
Very likely · Within months

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