# Serbian populist leader Vucic launches campaign for prime minister

https://mins.news/en/item/84980

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-04 00:26 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/4/serbian-populist-leader-vucic-launches-campaign-for-prime-minister?traffic_source=rss

> Former Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has launched his campaign to become prime minister ahead of the October 25 parliamentary election. Thousands of supporters rallied in Belgrade as Vucic promised a “comprehensive” victory. Polls suggest a close contest between his party and candidates backed by a student-led protest movement.

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