Vucic’s Power Play in Serbia | Johannesburg News

Serbia’s President Aleksandar Vucic just dissolved parliament and called for snap elections on October 25th, aiming to become prime minister and cement his iron grip on power after 12 years dominating the country’s politics. Originally scheduled for next year, these early elections were framed by Vucic as essential to preserve democracy amid rising tensions — though critics see it as a move to entrench his rule. The decision follows nearly two years of mass protests against corruption, ignited by a deadly railway collapse in November 2024 that killed 16 people. Despite public outcry and accusations of authoritarianism, Vucic’s ruling party has nominated him for prime minister. Whether he’ll step down as president before or after the vote remains unclear — but one thing’s certain: Serbia’s political future is now in flux, and the world is watching to see if Vucic’s long reign can survive the shake-up. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/eb752d1424c72e46