Thousands protest in Kraljevo as Vučić resignation pledge fails to quell Serbia unrest
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Thousands protest in Kraljevo as Vučić resignation pledge fails to quell Serbia unrest
Serbian President Vučić to resign within weeks, triggering early elections
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Thousands of protesters gathered in Kraljevo on Sunday, defying President Aleksandar Vučić’s announcement that he would resign within weeks to pave the way for early elections, as scepticism over his departure deepened the country’s political crisis.
Demonstrators, many chanting “Students win!” under scorching temperatures, rejected Vučić’s pledge as insufficient to address systemic corruption and demand his immediate departure. The protests, which drew thousands to the central Serbian city, followed his Saturday announcement that he would step down within weeks, triggering early presidential and parliamentary elections. Yet even as Vučić framed his resignation as a concession to public pressure, crowds in Kraljevo and beyond remained unconvinced that his departure would end the 18-month wave of anti-government demonstrations that have rocked Serbia since November 2024.
Analysts warn that Vučić may attempt to retain influence by seeking the prime minister’s post or installing a loyalist as president, a scenario protesters are determined to prevent. “He is trying to control the transition, but we will not accept a puppet government,” said one organiser in Kraljevo, echoing sentiments echoed across international media .
The demonstrations in Kraljevo were part of a broader movement that has persisted despite Vučić’s resignation pledge. In Novi Sad, protests intensified after a recent tragedy, with organisers framing the unrest as a fight for systemic change rather than a single leader’s removal. “The students have shown that Vučić’s time is over,” read one banner in Kraljevo, a reference to the youth-led mobilisation that has sustained the movement .
International outlets reported similar scenes across Serbia, with thousands taking to the streets in cities including Belgrade and Novi Sad. Dutch and French media described the protests as a defiant rejection of Vučić’s authority, even as temperatures soared during Sunday’s marches .
Vučić’s resignation, announced on Saturday, marks the first formal concession to the protesters since the unrest began. However, the scale and persistence of Sunday’s demonstrations suggest that his departure alone will not satisfy demands for accountability. As one analyst noted, “The protesters want elections now—not in a few weeks—and they want guarantees that Vučić will not manipulate the process” .
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