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Serbia's President Vucic Steps Down As Head Of Ruling Party

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Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic addresses his supporters during a rally in front of the parliament building in Belgrade on May 26.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic addresses his supporters during a rally in front of the parliament building in Belgrade on May 26.

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic stepped down as leader of the ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) at a party congress on May 27, saying a new approach was needed to unite the country, but said he would remain head of state. The move came a day after tens of thousands of people from across Serbia and from neighbouring Kosovo, Montenegro and Bosnia rallied in the center of Belgrade in a show of support for Vucic following anti-government protests over two mass shootings that killed 18 people earlier this month. Another anti-government protest was scheduled for later on May 27. To read the original story by Reuters, click here.


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