Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić announced his intention to resign, potentially triggering snap elections following sustained protests led by students and citizens. The announcement, made Saturday, comes after over a year of demonstrations against Vučić’s increasingly authoritarian rule. While Vučić did not specify a timeline for his departure or the subsequent elections, he stated he would submit his resignation after a few more weeks in office and will support his party in the upcoming vote. The protests were intensified by a railway station collapse in November 2023 that resulted in 16 deaths, fueling public anger over alleged corruption and substandard infrastructure projects. Vučić has faced criticism from European Union leaders for suppressing media freedom and undermining democratic principles during his 14 years in power. As he is serving his second term, the constitution prevents him from running again.