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Ana Brnabić becomes Acting President of Serbia

Parliament Speaker Ana Brnabić became the acting President of Serbia on 28 September after Aleksandar Vucic resigned. Brnabić is the first openly gay head of state in the Balkans. She will perform presidential duties until new elections are organized. Vucic stepped down on Sunday after more than nine years in office to run for prime minister in the upcoming early parliamentary elections. Vucic stated that he and his administration made many mistakes during his tenure.

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  • ✓ Ana Brnabić became acting President of Serbia on 28 September.
  • ✓ Aleksandar Vucic resigned as President on Sunday after more than nine years in the role.
  • ✓ Ana Brnabić is the first openly gay president in the Balkans.
  • ✓ Parliamentary elections are scheduled for 25 October 2026.
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Ana Brnabić has officially assumed presidential duties following the resignation of Aleksandar Vucic.

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  1. Ana Brnabić assumes role as acting President of Serbia

    Parliament Speaker Ana Brnabić became the acting President of Serbia on 28 September after Aleksandar Vucic resigned. Brnabić is the first openly gay head of state in the Balkans. She will perform presidential duties until new elections are organized. Vucic stepped down on Sunday after more than nine years in office to run for prime minister in the upcoming early parliamentary elections. Vucic stated that he and his administration made many mistakes during his tenure.

    Why it matters

    The transition occurs ahead of early parliamentary elections scheduled for 25 October 2026. Brnabić previously served as Serbia's first female and first openly lesbian prime minister starting in 2017. This shift marks a significant change in leadership roles for the country's ruling figures.

    What is confirmed

    • Ana Brnabić became acting President of Serbia on 28 September.
    • Aleksandar Vucic resigned as President on Sunday after more than nine years in the role.
    • Ana Brnabić is the first openly gay president in the Balkans.
    • Parliamentary elections are scheduled for 25 October 2026.
    • Aleksandar Vucic is running to become Prime Minister of Serbia.
    • Ana Brnabić is the Speaker of the Serbian Parliament.

    What to watch next

    • The results of the parliamentary election on 25 October 2026
    • The organization and outcome of presidential elections to replace the acting president
    Sources used for this update (20)
    1. Reuters — Serbia's President Vucic resigns ahead of October parliamentary elections
    2. dw.com — Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic announces resignation
    3. The New York Times — Serbia’s Longtime President Aleksandar Vucic Resigns Post
    4. AP News — Serbia’s populist President Vucic resigns to run for prime minister at early vote
    5. European Western Balkans — Ana Brnabić becomes Acting President of Serbia
    6. www.ibtimes.co.uk — Serbia's Openly Gay Ex-PM Ana Brnabić Became Acting President on Her 51st Birthday, but Only for Now | I....
    7. europeanwesternbalkans.com — Ana Brnabić becomes Acting President of Serbia - European ...
    8. www.starobserver.com.au — Ana Brnabić Becomes First Openly Gay President Of Serbia - Star Observer
    9. www.attitude.co.uk — Ana Brnabić becomes first out lesbian to serve as Balkan president - Attitude
    10. universul.net — Ana Brnabić becomes acting president in Serbia ⋆ Universul.net
    11. vesnik.ai — Ana Brnabić becomes acting President of Serbia
    12. ua.news — Ana Brnabić has become acting president of Serbia | UA.NEWS
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