Serbia's populist President Vucic says he will resign within weeks as election nears

abcnews.go.com·ABC News·2026-06-27T19:22:52.000Z
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Serbia's President Aleksandar Vucic announced he will resign in the coming weeks and call early elections, following sustained youth-led protests sparked by a deadly train station collapse that killed 16 people. The article highlights how public outrage over corruption and negligence has fueled a powerful grassroots movement demanding democratic change, portraying the protests as a decisive force in pushing Vucic from power. It emphasizes the role of young people and public pressure in challenging an increasingly autocratic leader.

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