Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has resigned as leader of the dominant Serbian Progressive Party.
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At the same time, he proposes the candidacy of Minister of Defense Vucevic.
The day before, large-scale anti-violence rallies were held in the country amid mass shootings in Belgrade, which killed several dozen people.
The demonstrators demanded the resignation of ministers and the revocation of broadcasting licenses for TV channels promoting violence.
In the political circles of Serbia, they believe that in this way the president is trying to strengthen his rating and domestic political positions against the backdrop of deteriorating relations with the West.
The teacher has led the party since 2012. So far, he plans to head a new political project – People’s Rukh for the State, which should also include the Serbian Progressive Party.
In anticipation of his resignation from his party post on May 26, due to tensions in Kosovo, Vučić put the army on full alert and ordered units to approach the Kosovo border. This became known after the Serbs in several Kosovo municipalities, in particular in Zvecan, clashed with the Kosovo police.
Law enforcers tried to help the newly elected mayor, an ethnic Albanian, enter his office.
In April, Serb forces in Kosovo boycotted local elections that were won by mayors from Albanian parties. The other day they gathered to prevent the elected chairmen from exercising their duties.
Media reported that the Kosovo police used tear gas. Nearby, according to their information, there are KFOR forces.
Source: Racurs
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