Serbian President Vučić signed a presidential decree on the 9th to dissolve parliament and announce early elections, setting October 25 as election day. Vučić delivered a televised speech at noon that day announcing the signing of a presidential decree dissolving the parliament and setting the election date. He said that the move was aimed at easing the ongoing political tension in the country. As president, he always puts the interests of the Serbian nation and people first, and believes that the Serbian people will choose the right path. Vučić called on all candidates and voters to participate in the 45-day election campaign in a peaceful and rational manner, and to respect the choices made by voters with different political views. On the 5th, the General Committee of the Serbian Progressive Party decided to nominate current President Vučić as the party's parliamentary election list leader and prime minister candidate. Vučić accepted the nomination and stated that he will resign as president and participate in the parliamentary elections after completing recent state affairs activities and visits. Serbian parliamentary elections are held every 4 years. The current parliament was elected in December 2023.

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