BELGRADE, June 27– Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Saturday that he will remain in office for a few more weeks before submitting his resignation.
Speaking at a large pro-government rally themed “Serbia, One Family” in Belgrade, Vucic said he would continue to serve as president for a short period before stepping down.
He called for national unity and said he would propose an electoral list named “United Serbia” in the upcoming elections. However, he didn’t specify when he would dissolve parliament before the snap elections.
Vucic said Serbia is at a critical stage of development and must maintain political stability and social cohesion, pledging continuous efforts to boost economic growth and improve living standards.
He said the government aims to raise average monthly salaries to 1,400 euros (1,594.53 U.S. dollars) and pensions to 650 euros (740.32 dollars) in the coming years, while increasing support for low-income groups.
The rally was attended by about 207,000 supporters from across the country, along with government officials and representatives of the ruling coalition, according to the Serbian Interior Ministry.
Vucic’s second five-year term was set to end in the spring of 2027, which under the Serbian constitution is also his final term. (Namibia Daily News / Xinhua)
