Aleksandar Vučić, the President of Serbia, announced that the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) has successfully gathered over 170,000 signatures in support of their electoral list “Aleksandar Vučić – Ujedinjena Srbija” for the upcoming parliamentary elections. The elections are scheduled to take place on October 25, 2026. Vučić expressed his gratitude to the citizens for their overwhelming support, which was collected in just a few hours, and emphasized his commitment to a united Serbia.
The SNS began the signature collection process earlier in the day, and by 9 p.m., they had already surpassed the 170,000 mark. Vučić shared his emotional response to the support on his Instagram account, thanking the people of Serbia and expressing optimism about the party’s prospects in the elections. “I almost cried. Thank you, wonderful people of Serbia! Until the final victory!” he wrote.
At the SNS municipal committee in Savski Venac, Vučić personally signed in support of the electoral list, reiterating his belief that the “Aleksandar Vučić – Ujedinjena Srbija” list will triumph in the elections. He stated his dedication to fighting for a united Serbia and anticipated that citizens would join him in this endeavor. “I believe that ‘United Serbia’ will win. I wish them luck and success in the elections. I will fight for a united Serbia, for a Serbia that moves forward bravely and strongly, and I believe people will join us in this fight,” Vučić said.
The collection of signatures is a standard procedure in Serbian election campaigns, where registered political parties, coalitions, and citizen groups must gather a certain number of signatures to submit their candidate lists. Vučić’s announcement of the substantial number of signatures collected highlights the SNS’s strong organizational capabilities and grassroots support.
The political landscape in Serbia is currently marked by discussions around electoral integrity and concerns over media bias. Previous elections have been characterized by significant political tensions, with allegations of “phantom lists” and the dominance of Vučić in media coverage. These issues continue to be a point of contention as the elections approach.
Vučić also addressed the current political climate, acknowledging potential challenges to a fair election process. He noted that he does not expect a fair fight in the elections, citing external influences and the substantial resources invested by unnamed entities over the past year and a half. “It’s not for nothing that someone invested a year and a half of enormous money, time, and everything else,” Vučić commented, suggesting that these efforts aim to influence the election outcome.
In response to student protests and calls for universities to postpone the academic year to allow participation in the elections, Vučić criticized the move, arguing that it would disrupt education. He stated that while the government would not interfere, the consequences for education would be significant. “They want to destroy the academic year for all students who want to learn. We won’t interfere with them, but unfortunately, this will bring severe consequences for education,” he remarked.
The SNS’s ability to mobilize support quickly underscores its entrenched position in Serbian politics. The party has been a dominant force, leveraging its extensive grassroots network and media presence to maintain its influence. As the elections approach, the SNS’s campaign strategy will likely focus on direct engagement with citizens, as Vučić has previously indicated a preference for personal interactions and social media outreach over traditional media appearances.
The upcoming elections are critical for Serbia’s political future, with the SNS aiming to secure another term in power. The opposition, meanwhile, is grappling with internal divisions and the challenge of presenting a united front against the ruling party. The outcome of the elections will have significant implications for Serbia’s governance and its path toward European integration.
