Serbia’s President Vucic dissolves parliament, calls snap elections
Serbia’s President Aleksandar Vucic on Wednesday dissolved parliament and announced snap elections for next month as he seeks to extend his hold on power by running for prime minister. Vucic, a populist who has been in power as president or prime minister for 12 years, has faced nearly two years of anti-corruption demonstrations triggered by […]
- Why it matters
- Vucic is shifting from the presidency to run for prime minister, seeking to maintain control after 12 years in power while anti-corruption protests have mounted against his government.
- Most affected
- Serbian voters — Must participate in unscheduled elections next month to determine government composition.
Anti-corruption protest movements — Face a political transition moment amid ongoing demonstrations against the government. - Likely next
- Whether Vucic's party wins enough seats to form a government and whether he successfully becomes prime minister after the elections.