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title: "Vucic sets early parliamentary elections in Serbia for October 25: decree on parliament dissolution to be signed on September 9"
description: "Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic confirmed that early parliamentary elections will be held on October 25, 2026. He will sign the decree dissolving the National Assembly on September 9 at noon."
date: 2026-09-08T20:22:00.000Z
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url: https://xab.info/en/posts/vucic-sets-early-parliamentary-elections-in-serbia-for-october-25
tags: [serbia, vucich, parliamentary-elections, serbia-politics, novi-sad, serbian-progressive-party]
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# Vucic sets early parliamentary elections in Serbia for October 25: decree on parliament dissolution to be signed on September 9

![Aleksandar Vučić and Vladimir Putin shake hands amid Serbia's decision to hold early parliamentary elections](https://xab.info/media/2026/09/08/vuchich-naznal-dosrochnye-vybory-v-serbii-na-25-oktyabrya/vuchich-naznal-dosrochnye-vybory-v-serbii-na-25-oktyabrya-1.webp)

## 🎯 Key Points

- Vucic confirmed the date of early parliamentary elections in Serbia — October 25, 2026
- The decree dissolving the National Assembly will be signed on September 9 at noon
- The elections are taking place against the backdrop of months of protests following the Novi Sad disaster (November 2024, 16 killed)
- The Serbian Progressive Party nominated Vucic as a candidate for the post of prime minister

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic confirmed that early parliamentary elections in the country will be held on October 25, 2026. The official decision to dissolve the National Assembly and schedule the vote will be signed by him on September 9 at noon. Thus, Serbia's political future for the coming months has been set: the country is preparing for a new electoral cycle against the backdrop of months of protests and internal political reshuffling.

### Details of the decision: September 9 and October 25

Vucic told journalists that on September 9, at noon, he will sign the decree dissolving the National Assembly and the decision to schedule early parliamentary elections. The vote, as confirmed, will take place on October 25, 2026. Earlier, the head of state had named two possible dates — October 18 or 25 — but the choice has now been made in favor of the latter. Under Serbian law, between 45 and 60 days must elapse between the announcement of elections and voting day, and the chosen date fully meets this requirement.

### Context: months of protests after the Novi Sad disaster

The early elections are taking place against the backdrop of prolonged political and public protests in Serbia. Mass demonstrations began after the collapse of a canopy at the railway station in Novi Sad in November 2024, which killed 16 people. Protesters are demanding that those responsible be held accountable and that corruption be fought. People are convinced that the disaster was not merely an accident, but the result of systemic corruption in the country. The months-long protests became one of the key factors pushing the decision for an early vote.

### Vucic — a candidate for prime minister: a possible fresh start

The ruling Serbian Progressive Party earlier nominated Vucic as a candidate for the post of prime minister in the event his political force wins the elections. As early as June 2026, he stated that he was considering putting forward his candidacy for this post. Thus, the upcoming vote could become a fresh start for him — already in the role of prime minister, rather than president. According to Svpressa, Vucic "addressed the Serbs for the last time as the country's president," which underscores the symbolic nature of his farewell address in his current office.

### Funeral of Mladic and the region's reaction

Speaking about the sharp reaction to the state-funeral honors for Ratko Mladic, Vucic said that he "had expected all of this." "These funerals served as an alibi for many in the region to show how much they hate Serbia and how much they hate its successes," he said. It was previously reported that the EU reacted sharply to the holding of the funeral of a war criminal sentenced to life imprisonment by the Hague tribunal.

## 🔍 Fact-Check Verification

- [Vucic dissolves parliament and names the date of early elections in Serbia](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/vuchich-rozpuskae-parlament-i-nazvav-datu-1788898268.html) - Подтверждает факт роспуска парламента и назначение даты выборов
- [Vucic announces the dissolution of parliament and early elections in Serbia](https://strana.news/news/511931-aleksandr-vuchich-raspustil-parlament-serbii-i-objavil-vybory-premer-ministra.html) - Подтверждает объявление о роспуске и досрочных выборах
- [Serbian prime minister proposes that Vucic dissolve parliament and call elections](https://www.infox.ru/news/251/386628-premer-serbii-predlozil-vucicu-raspustit-parlament-i-naznacit-vybory) - Уточняет, что инициатива о роспуске исходила от премьера, что согласуется с общим нарративом
- [Vucic addresses the Serbs for the last time as the country's president](https://svpressa.ru/politic/news/521504/) - Подтверждает символический характер прощального выступления в должности президента

## ❓ FAQ

### Q: When will the early parliamentary elections in Serbia take place?
**A:** The early parliamentary elections in Serbia will take place on October 25, 2026. Vucic will sign the decree dissolving the National Assembly and scheduling the elections on September 9 at noon.

### Q: Why have early elections been called in Serbia?
**A:** The early elections have been called against the backdrop of months of mass protests that began after the collapse of a canopy at the railway station in Novi Sad in November 2024, which killed 16 people. Protesters are demanding a fight against corruption and the accountability of those responsible.

### Q: Will Vucic take part in the elections as a candidate?
**A:** The ruling Serbian Progressive Party nominated Vucic as a candidate for the post of prime minister in the event of a victory in the elections. In June 2026, Vucic himself stated that he was considering putting forward his candidacy for this post.

### Q: Does the election date meet the requirements of Serbian law?
**A:** Yes. Under Serbian law, between 45 and 60 days must elapse between the announcement of elections and voting day. The decree will be signed on September 9, and the vote is scheduled for October 25 — that is 47 days, which fits within the established period.