Serbian populist leader Vucic launches campaign for prime minister

Former Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic is seeking to extend his hold on power through a parliamentary vote.Published On 4 Oct 20264 Oct 2026Former Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has launched his campaign for prime minister ahead of a pivotal election on October 25.Thousands of supporters of the populist politician packed the largest indoor arena in Belgrade on Saturday, as Vucic pledged a “comprehensive” victory in the upcoming parliamentary vote.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Serbia opens factory to assemble Israeli-made droneslist 2 of 3Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic resigns amid prolonged protestslist 3 of 3Serbia’s snap election: Can Vucic outmanoeuvre the student revolt?end of listThe snap election, which polls suggest could be tight between Vucic’s party and a group of candidates fielded by a student-led protest movement, was called before Vucic resigned as president on September 27, cutting short his second term by more than seven months.Dozens of buses from across Serbia clogged streets around Belgrade Arena on Saturday, as supporters arrived at the rally in the capital carrying Serbian flags and banners bearing Vucic’s picture.The event, televised...