CZSerbian President Aleksandar Vučić announced at a government rally in Belgrade that he will resign within a few weeks, leading to early presidential and parliamentary elections in Serbia. He did not specify the exact timing of his resignation or the dissolution of parliament, which is required for early elections. Vučić, who has been in power since 2012, stated he would remain president for only a short period before stepping down. The Serbian constitution limits presidents to two terms, and Vučić’s current mandate was set to end mid-next year. He also claimed he would support his Progressive Party (SNS) in achieving an election victory. This announcement follows over 18 months of anti-government protests, sparked by a November 2024 incident in Novi Sad where 16 people died due to the collapse of a train station canopy. Protesters have accused the government of corruption and demanded early elections. Opositional leader Savo Manojlović suggested Vučić’s move aims to avoid an inevitable downfall due to growing support for student-led movements.
Bias read (Center): The article presents Vučić's statement and the context of ongoing protests without overtly favoring either side. It includes direct quotes from both Vučić and opposition figures, providing balanced perspectives on the situation. There is no evident bias in language or sourcing.
Why these scores (Factual 85 · Objective 65): The article accurately reports Vučić's announcement of resignation and early elections but omits key constitutional details such as the limit of two terms and the process for replacing the president. The tone leans slightly toward the opposition perspective by suggesting Vučić is trying to avoid def
