Serbia's ruling party nominates President Vucic for prime minister

September 6, 2026 at 04:25 AM2 min

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Serbia's ruling Serbian Progressive Party unanimously nominated President Aleksandar Vucic as its candidate for prime minister at a meeting in Nis. Party leader Milos Vucevic announced the decision, saying the party will run under the list 'Aleksandar Vucic – United Serbia' in upcoming parliamentary elections. Vucic called the nomination a great honor and said the future government should have 12 ministers.

Key Facts

The Serbian Progressive Party unanimously nominated President Aleksandar Vucic as its prime ministerial candidate at a meeting in Nis.
Party leader Milos Vucevic announced the electoral list will be named 'Aleksandar Vucic – United Serbia' with Vucic as its first candidate.
Vucic said the future government should consist of a prime minister and 12 ministers.
Parliamentary elections in Serbia are expected in October, with parliament to be dissolved in the coming days.
Vucic has been president since May 31, 2017, and his second term expires in May 2027.

Party Decision in Nis

The Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) made the decision at a meeting in the southern city of Nis, attended by Vucic. Party chairman Milos Vucevic said the main board unanimously decided to run with the list 'Aleksandar Vucic – United Serbia', with Vucic as leader and number one on the list. Vucevic called on party members to prepare for collecting signatures to support participation in the upcoming elections. He added: 'The campaign is starting, the elections are already before us. As President Vucic said: we are going to win!'

Vucic's Response and Plans

Vucic called the unanimous nomination a great honor and said the electoral list would include renowned Serbian scientist Stojan Radenovic, as well as young people and students. He stressed the importance of including young people in the list and urged party members to include as many young people as possible. Vucic said the future government of Serbia should be 'fast and efficient' and consist of a prime minister and 12 ministers.

Election Context

Media reported that parliamentary elections in Serbia will be held in October, with parliament to be dissolved in the coming days and the voting date officially announced afterwards. The elections to the 250-seat parliament will be the fifth in Serbia in a decade and the fourth held early. Vucic previously announced he would step down as president and was considering running for prime minister while seeking a worthy successor for the presidency from the ruling party. His announcement followed prolonged anti-government protests that began in December 2024 after a canopy collapse at the Novi Sad railway station killed 16 people. Vucic has been president since May 31, 2017, was re-elected in 2022, and his second term officially expires in May 2027; under Serbia's constitution, a person may serve no more than two five-year presidential terms.