Former Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic launches campaign for prime minister

Former Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has officially launched his campaign for prime minister ahead of a pivotal parliamentary election on October 25, 2026. Al Jazeera reported that thousands of supporters gathered in the largest indoor arena in Belgrade on Saturday, where Vucic promised a victory in the upcoming vote. [1][3]

The early parliamentary elections were called in September 2026, ahead of the original scheduled date of December 2027. Al Jazeera reported that Vucic called the snap election before resigning as president on September 27, which cut short his second term. [1][3]

Opinion polls suggest the election could be a close contest between the party of Vucic and a coalition of candidates supported by a student-led protest movement, according to Al Jazeera. [1]

Right-wing populism combines right-wing politics with populist themes, frequently focusing on national culture, economic protection, and anti-elitist rhetoric aimed at opposing the establishment. [2]