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POLITICS1d agoRussian diplomat expelled from Bulgaria in 2021 amid investigation into arms depot explosions now serves as assistant military attaché in Serbia, RFE/RL findsRFE/RL’s Balkan Service and the investigative project Sistema have identified a diplomat at the Russian Embassy in Serbia who was declared persona non grata in Bulgaria in 2021 during an investigation into explosions at weapons depots.Meduza [en]
POLITICS5d agoSerbian Watchdog Claims Voters’ Rights Under Threat Ahead of ElectionsCRTA report warns of persistent 'electoral engineering' attempts by pro-government actors, including unequal media coverage, intimidation, hostility to independent election observers and offers of money for political support.Balkan Insight
POLITICSOct 6From Streets to Polling Stations: Serbia’s Student Movement Takes Electoral TestNearly two years after it was created, Serbia’s student movement is contesting a national election – but experts warn that winning power would only be the start of the challenge.Balkan Insight
POLITICSOct 4Serbian populist leader Vucic launches campaign for prime ministerFormer Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic is seeking to extend his hold on power through a parliamentary vote.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 3US Lawmakers Target Serbia's Democratic Backsliding, Ties To Russia, China, IranA bipartisan, bicameral group of US lawmakers is pressing for tougher action on what they describe as democratic backsliding, corruption, and growing Russian, Chinese, and Iranian influence in Serbia, just weeks before snap parliamentary elections.RFE/RL
POLITICSOct 2By Skoda and By Bike: Serbia’s Not Completely Even Election RaceCrowdfunding, donations and the volunteer spirit are driving Serbia’s cycling students towards the election finish line on October 25 - while Aleksandar Vucic is promoting a ‘man of the people’ image as he tours the country by car.Balkan Insight
POLITICSSep 30In Serbia, ‘Fictitious’ Corruption Campaign Becomes Tool of DistractionUnder pressure from protesters, Serbia’s Aleksandar Vucic vowed last year to root out corruption. Dozens of arrests followed, but more than 18 months later, barely a handful of people have actually ended up in court.Balkan Insight
POLITICSSep 28Aleksandar Vučić resigns as Serbia’s president eight months early to run for prime minister insteadSerbian President Aleksandar Vučić has announced his resignation. His opponents have demanded it for nearly two years, since 16 people died when a railway station canopy collapsed in Novi Sad in November 2024. But Vučić appears to be leaving the presidency to try to stay in power, rather than to give in to protesters. Meduza briefly explains how it came to this.Meduza [en]
POLITICSSep 28Serbia's populist President Vucic resigns to run for PMSerbia’s populist President Aleksandar Vucic resigned Sunday to pursue a bid to become prime minister in an upcoming early parliamentary election that will test his firm rule in the Balkan country, which was rattled by nearly two years of protests.France 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 28Serbia’s Vucic Pardons ‘Novi Sad 12’ as ‘Act of Mercy’ Before ResigningAfter Serbia's president pardons 12 activists accused of plotting to subvert the state, one of them tells BIRN it only proves the whole case was 'fabricated from the beginning' for political purposes.Balkan Insight
POLITICSSep 28GOP Reps urge Trump to reimpose sanctions on Russian-owned Serbian refineryA pair of House Republicans are urging the Trump administration to resume sanctions on a Russian-owned refinery in Serbia, according to a letter obtained exclusively by The Hill. The GOP criticism marks another instance of growing Republican pushback against the president’s foreign policy actions. Reps. Joe Wilson (R-S.C.) and Keith Self (R-Texas), staunch allies of…The Hill
POLITICSSep 28Serbia's President Aleksandar Vučić resigns to run for prime minister in snap electionsThe ballot in October will be held against a backdrop of high political tensions as Vučić’s populists seek to remain in office despite widespread popular discontent.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 28Serbia snap election : Can Vucic outmanoeuvre the student revolt ? | ElectionsSerbia is holding a snap election, with questions arising about Vucic's ability to navigate a student revolt. This signifies a period of political uncertainty and potential societal friction.aljazeera.com · United States
POLITICSSep 28Serbia’s snap election: Can Vucic outmanoeuvre the student revolt?The country's early parliamentary elections won’t end its crisis or defuse Vucic’s troubles, analysts say.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 28Echoing Putin, Serbia’s president resigns in bid to become prime ministerEmbattled Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic resigned on Sunday in a well-telegraphed move as he seeks to transition to the role of prime minister as a way of staying close to power in the Balkan nation. Parliamentary Speaker Ana Brnabic, his ally, will take over the presidential role for an interim period. Serbia will hold presidential elections by the end of the year, Vucic said on public television. Meanwhile, Serbs head to a snap election on October 25 that seeks to resolve almost two years...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 28Serbia’s president resigns to run for prime ministerSerbia’s Aleksandar Vucic has resigned as president and will lead his ruling party into a snap parliamentary election.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 28Aleksandar Vucic steps down as Serbia president , eyes prime minister post in October electionAleksandar Vucic has resigned as Serbia's president and is reportedly aiming for the prime minister position in the upcoming October election. This matters as it signals a major political leadership shift and potential realignment in Serbia.timesofindia.indiatimes.com · India
POLITICSBREAKINGSep 27Serbia President Vucic resigns ahead of October voteThe President of Serbia, Vucic, has resigned prior to the upcoming October elections. This event marks a significant political shift in the country's leadership before a national vote.sconeadvocate.com.au · Australia
POLITICSSep 27Serbian President Vucic resigned, clearing the way for electionsDe Servische president Vucic is opgestapt. Hij maakt daarmee de weg vrij voor vervroegde verkiezingen. Vucic, die al negen jaar president is, had in juni zijn vertrek al aangekondigd. Zijn opstappen volgt op een lange periode van protesten tegen zijn regering. De onvrede manifesteerde zich al eind 2024, toen in de stad Novi Sad een stationsgebouw instortte. Zestien mensen kwamen daarbij om het leven. Betogers gingen massaal de straat op. De instorting stond volgens hen symbool voor de regeerperiode van Vucic. Ze wezen op de corruptie in het land, aanvallen op de rechtsstaat en de persvrijheid.NOS Buitenland
POLITICSSep 27Serbia's President Aleksandar Vucic announces resignationFirst elected president in 2017 and re-elected in May 2022, Aleksandar Vucic cut his five-year term short to campaign for prime minister, although the law did not require him to resign. 'I want to compete as an ordinary man, as one of the people,' said Vucic.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSSep 27Serbia populist president resigns to run for prime minister at early voteSerbia's populist president has resigned from their current position to run for prime minister in an early election. This development indicates a significant political shift and a potential change in government leadership for the country.wimbledonguardian.co.uk · United Kingdom
POLITICSSep 27Benjamin Netanyahu ally Aleksandar Vucic resigns as Serbian presidentAleksandar Vucic, an ally of Benjamin Netanyahu, has resigned as the Serbian president. This marks a significant change in Serbian political leadership.jpost.com · Israel
POLITICSSep 27Embattled Serbian president resigns , paving way for early electionsThe Serbian president has resigned, leading to the prospect of early elections. This event marks a significant political change in Serbia.bbc.co.uk · United Kingdom
POLITICSSep 27Serbia President Vucic resigns ahead of October voteSerbia's President Vucic has resigned in anticipation of an October vote. This development signals a change in the country's political leadership.crookwellgazette.com.au · Australia
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