Serbia's President Vucic resign paving way for election

Serbia's populist President Aleksandar Vucic announced his resignation on Sunday, ending his second and final five-year term and paving the way for early presidential elections.



Vucic's resignation, seven months before his term ends, comes amid campaigning for Serbia's October 25 snap parliamentary vote and allows him to be appointed prime minister if his Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) forms the new government.



Hundreds of Vucic's supporters cheered him in front of the Presidency building in Belgrade's city centre.



Under Serbia's constitution, outgoing parliament Speaker Ana Brnabic will serve as interim president until a new one is elected.



The presidential election must be completed within 90 days, with the campaign lasting between 30 and 60 days.