Serbia's Populist President Vucic Resigns to Run for Prime Minister at Early Vote

Serbia's populist President Aleksandar Vucic resigned on Sunday to pursue a bid to become the prime minister in an upcoming early parliamentary election that will test his firm rule in the Balkan country after nearly two years of protests.

Serbia's Populist President Vucic Resigns to Run for Prime Minister at Early Vote

TL;DR

  • President Aleksandar Vucic has resigned.
  • He plans to run for prime minister in an upcoming early parliamentary election.
  • The election will test his rule in Serbia.
  • The resignation follows nearly two years of protests.