Serbian President Vucic to resign amid student protests

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic announced on Saturday that he will resign within weeks, yielding to demands from youth-led protests that have challenged his authoritarian rule for over a year. Speaking to supporters in Belgrade, Vucic did not specify an exact date but stated he would submit his resignation after several more weeks, paving the way for early parliamentary or presidential elections. He expressed confidence that his Serbian Progressive Party would win convincingly. Vucic, currently in his second term, is barred by law from seeking re-election as president. Regular elections are scheduled for next year, but student demonstrators have been demanding an earlier vote. The announcement marks a significant concession to the protest movement, which has mobilized thousands across Serbia.