Latest news in Serbia? September 13th, 2026

Here are the main developments and latest news from Serbia for September 13, 2026:

• Upcoming Snap Elections and Political Shifts: The political landscape is dominated by preparations for the upcoming snap parliamentary elections scheduled for late October. The ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) has submitted its candidate lists to the electoral commission, while President Aleksandar Vučić announced he plans to resign as president around September 25–26 to formally campaign as candidate for Prime Minister. The Kyiv Independent+ 1
• Infrastructure and Domestic Economy: State media and domestic coverage highlight major infrastructure projects, including President Vučić’s inspection of the “Vožd Karađorđe” expressway construction, alongside discussions regarding proposed public sector wage adjustments and upcoming pension increases. 人民网
• University Protests: Student organizations, notably at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering (ETF), have voted to begin faculty blockades starting October 1, reflecting continuing university-level political protests ahead of the elections. beta.rs
• Church and Regional Affairs: Patriarch Porfirije of the Serbian Orthodox Church visited Slovenia for the 90th anniversary of the Church of Saints Cyril and Methodius in Ljubljana. Orthodox Times