Serbian President Resigns, Opening Path to Prime Minister's Position
Has Vučić honorably served the Balkan nation or is this move a power grab by the leader?
Above: Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić speaks during a press conference in Belgrade on Sept. 27. Image credit: Predrag Milosavljevic/Xinhua/Getty Images
The Spin
Establishment-critical narrative
After two immense presidential victories, Vučić has faithfully served Serbia with honor and honesty, working to preserve peace and stability in the country while strengthening the economy every year. Despite the efforts of some to bring the country down, Serbia looks forward to more successes and victories.
Pro-establishment narrative
In a move that echoes that of Russian President Vladimir Putin, the resignation of Vučić as president to clear his path towards the prime minister's position is an attempt to cling onto power and to consolidate his authoritarian grip on the Balkan country. The fact that he spoke to Putin two days before making this resignation tells the public all they need to know.
