Serbian President Vučić resigns, plans to run for prime minister

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić formally resigned from his position on September 28, 2026, a move widely anticipated after he signaled his intention to shift to the role of prime minister. Vučić has dominated Serbian politics for over a decade and is expected to continue wielding significant influence in his new role. Serbia is an EU candidate country, and the leadership change comes amid ongoing scrutiny of Belgrade's relations with Moscow and its reform progress toward EU membership.