Belgrade, September 7, 2026. The Serbian government has officially asked President Aleksandar Vučić to dissolve parliament and call early elections. Prime Minister Đuro Macut announced this in a televised statement.
The decision comes amid nearly two years of mass protests that began after the collapse of a canopy at the railway station in Novi Sad in November 2024. The tragedy killed 16 people and triggered the biggest political crisis in years under the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS).
Macut stressed that the elections will help strengthen institutions and reduce social tensions. "Elections have never been a sign of state weakness. Elections are proof of the unbreakable strength of democratic Serbia, which unconditionally believes in its people," he said.
Under the constitution, the president has 72 hours to decide. Vučić previously stated that the elections will be held on October 18 or 25. The SNS party nominated him as its candidate for prime minister the day before, and he plans to resign as president.
The early elections will be a response to the demands of the opposition and the student movement, which have been seeking a vote for over a year. How will this step affect the country's political landscape?
The government will continue its work until a new cabinet is formed. The campaign is expected to last from 45 to 60 days, as required by law.
