Serbia: Resignation of Prime Minister Vucevic

The Serbian Parliament has officially accepted the resignation of Prime Minister Milos Vucevic, marking the beginning of 30 days to form a new government or hold early elections. This decision comes after a political crisis triggered by the collapse of the roof of the Novi Sad train station last November, a tragedy that claimed the lives of 15 individuals and sparked a wave of protests across the country.

Milos Vucevic, president of the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) and a close ally of President Aleksandar Vucic, revealed his resignation on January 28, under pressure from large-scale protests. Last Saturday, more than 100,000 people marched in the streets of Belgrade to denounce the head of state’s policies, a mobilization of a scale not seen in Serbia for several decades.

Following the Constitution, President Aleksandar Vucic now has 30 days to propose a successor to Milos Vucevic. This new Prime Minister will be tasked with leading the government until 2027, the date of the next legislative and presidential elections.

If no appointment is made by midnight on April 18, early elections will have to be held within 45 to 60 days.