Vucic officially announced his resignation from the post of President of Serbia

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, during his address to the nation, signed a statement on his resignation from the post of president. It's from sb.by.

According to Aleksandar Vucic, the duties of the president will be temporarily performed by Acting Chairman of the People’s Assembly (unicameral parliament) Ana Brnabic. He also said he would hand over his powers on Monday. According to the constitution, the election of a new head of state must be held no later than December 27.

Early parliamentary elections in Serbia will be held on October 25. Vucic will head the list of the ruling Serbian Progressive Party and become its candidate for prime minister. His main opponent is 56-year-old cardiologist from Novi Sad Ilia Srdanović, who leads the Association “Student list”.

Serbian President Vucic to resign on September 27