Serbian government sets up snap vote with call to dissolve parliament

Upcoming election viewed as bid to tighten Vucic’s rule after months of mass street protests.Published On 7 Sep 20267 Sep 2026Serbia’s government has proposed the dissolution of parliament, paving the way for early elections.‌Prime Minister Djuro Macut announced the call in Belgrade on Monday. The move to a snap election is seen as a bid to tighten the rule of President Aleksandar Vucic after nearly two years of anti-government unrest.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4A year after student protests shook Valjevo: Serbia at a crossroadslist 2 of 4Serbia’s Red Star Belgrade honour Ratko Mladic with tifolist 3 of 4Protesters in Serbia doubt Vucic resignation will bring changelist 4 of 4Serbia holds funeral for convicted war criminal Ratko Mladicend of listParliamentary elections were not due until December next year, but Vucic on Monday announced plans to hold a vote in late October, with speculation rife that he will seek to move into the role of prime minister.The early election will test how secure a grip on Serbian politics Vucic still enjoys. The veteran authoritarian leader has run the country as president or prime minister for 12 ⁠years.However, massive and persisten...