Vucic resigns as Serbia’s president ahead of October election

Aleksandar Vucic has resigned as Serbia’s president ahead of parliamentary elections scheduled for 25 October, according to France 24. He is expected to pursue the prime minister’s office in the vote.

Vucic has said he would leave the presidency to formally seek the role if his Serbian Progressive Party wins the election, the report says. The party is described by France 24 as right-wing populist.

The expected bid would move Vucic from head of state to a role leading the government, subject to the election outcome. The report does not establish that he has formally secured the party’s candidacy or that he will become prime minister.

Vucic has served as Serbia’s prime minister or president since 2014, according to the supplied report.