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Presidential Shift Expected Today Amidst Election Debate Flurry

President Aleksandar Vučić is anticipated to resign from office today, Sunday, a move that will initiate the process for electing a new president and could see Ana Brnabić assume three of the country's most significant political roles. This development follows previous announcements of his intention to step down and run for prime minister in the upcoming parliamentary elections.

The ongoing election campaign saw a new dynamic as public broadcaster RTS invited President Vučić, Ilija Srdanović, and the director of CRTA to a pre-election debate; however, the election monitoring organization CRTA subsequently declined, affirming its role as an observer rather than a participant.

Other significant domestic news includes the questioning of the Workers' Party's registration and funding, with accusations directed at Željko Veselinović, who has responded to the claims. Meanwhile, nine individuals have been arrested in Zubin Potok on suspicion of war crimes, and the Ministry of Tourism reported a positive trend in tourist visits this year.

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President Vučić's Resignation and Political Succession

President Aleksandar Vučić is expected to resign today, Sunday, initiating a process for electing a new president. This move could lead to Ana Brnabić becoming the first person to hold three of the country's most important political offices, having previously served as Prime Minister and currently holding the position of President of the National Assembly. Vučić has stated his intention to run for Prime Minister in the upcoming parliamentary elections.

Election Debate Invitations and CRTA's Refusal

The Serbian public broadcaster RTS invited Aleksandar Vučić, Ilija Srdanović, and the director of CRTA to a debate ahead of the parliamentary elections. However, the election monitoring organization CRTA declined the invitation, stating that their role is to observe elections, not to participate in them.

Economic and Social Challenges

An analysis highlights unfulfilled political promises concerning infrastructure and salaries between 2020 and 2023. Separately, discussions on wages reveal a significant gap between the average salary and what is needed for a decent living. In healthcare, former Minister Danica Grujičić acknowledged substantial investments but criticized the persistence of core unresolved issues. Additionally, Belgrade is set to implement a new heating calculation from October 1st, which will see energy prices…

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