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Vucic Named Prime-Minister Candidate, Calls Vote Within Days

9/6/2026

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The Serbian Progressive Party nominated President Aleksandar Vucic as its prime-ministerial candidate.
Vucic will call a vote within days and resign the presidency to run for prime minister.
Hundreds of thousands marched in Niš while police blocked protesters from reaching the National Theatre.
Vucic accused university students of trying to “destroy the state” and claimed the protests were organized abroad.
Students reported at least 14 spyware victims, which authorities denied.

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The Serbian Progressive Party nominated President Aleksandar Vucic as its prime-ministerial candidate.
Vucic will call a vote within days and resign the presidency to run for prime minister.
Hundreds of thousands marched in Niš while police blocked protesters from reaching the National Theatre.
Vucic accused university students of trying to “destroy the state” and claimed the protests were organized abroad.
Students reported at least 14 spyware victims, which authorities denied.