Vučić’s resignation Vremya’s Serbia brief

Sep 27

Vremya reports Vučić announcing his resignation to lead a coalition in the parliamentary election. It recalls his party’s earlier nomination, parliament’s dissolution and the October 25 election date, then mentions his phone call with Putin the previous day, which the Kremlin described as warm and friendly. The resignation, earlier decisions and call remain separate occurrences, without importing unmentioned details of that call.

During the broadcast, Vremya reports Vučić's resignation and intention to lead a coalition centered on the Serbian Progressive Party in the October 25 parliamentary election. It says Ana Brnabić will perform presidential duties, recalls the party's earlier prime-ministerial nomination and parliament's dissolution, and reiterates his support for relations with Russia. The report does not show a completed handover or election outcome. This is the actual resignation announcement after the September 26 reminder of a planned departure. Weltwoche's September 28 report again describes the resignation and prime-ministerial candidacy. Köppel offers a favorable personal assessment of Vučić and portrays him as an East–West mediator, while saying Serbians should judge their own domestic politics. His comments on EU treatment and historical gratitude are political interpretations; the report does not show the presidential handover or an election outcome.