Serbia’s Populist Vucic to Run for Prime Minister After Resigning as President
His strategic move could allow him to retain power and boost his nationalist party's chances against a student movement in the parliamentary elections.
TL;DR
- President Aleksandar Vucic resigned on September 27th.
- He is launching a bid to become prime minister in Serbia's upcoming early parliamentary election.
- Vucic's presidential term was limited to two terms, with his second ending in May.
- The prime minister position is formally more powerful than the president in Serbia.
- Vucic announced his intention in June to step down and lead his nationalist party in the election.