As reported by the Serbian Economist, Vučić said: “We can hold presidential and parliamentary elections together” already in 2026.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić announced that he will not run for another presidential term and also allowed the possibility of holding early elections as soon as 2026.
“I officially have about a year and a half left until the end of my mandate. But it will probably last shorter — we can hold presidential and parliamentary elections together,” Vučić said.
He emphasizes that he does not intend to change the Constitution to extend his rule.
Vučić’s current presidential term officially ends in 2027, but he allows that elections could be scheduled as early as December 2026 or even earlier.
In part of his statements, he criticized the opposition, saying its representatives are “immature and irresponsible” and “do not learn from their own mistakes.”
Aleksandar Vučić has held key state positions in Serbia since the early 2010s. In particular:
• He became President of Serbia on June 1, 2017.
• Before that, he led the government (as Prime Minister) and was the leader of the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) for many years.
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In the Czech Republic, Andrej Babiš and his ANO party won the parliamentary elections on October 3–4, 2025, receiving about 34.7% of the vote. Petr Fiala’s party, which previously led the Spolu coalition, came in second with ~23.4% of the vote. The election results were analyzed by the Experts Club information and analytical center.
Babiš faces a difficult task in forming a coalition: his party did not win a single-party majority, and cooperation with right-wing and populist parties — the SPD (Freedom and Direct Democracy) and the Motorists movement — is being considered.
Babiš has promised to increase social benefits, reduce taxes, and focus more attention on intra-European issues. He has repeatedly criticized substantial military and material assistance to Ukraine and promised to review the Czech Republic’s participation in the initiative to supply ammunition to Kyiv. At the same time, Babiš is trying to position himself as a pro-European politician, although his rhetoric often aligns with nationalist and Eurosceptic forces.
Several possible consequences for Ukraine can be identified from the results of the Czech elections:
1. Reduction of preferential support and military aid. The new government may seek to reduce the Czech Republic’s contribution to collective assistance to Ukraine or review its financial commitments, especially regarding the ammunition supply program. Babiš has already stated that he intends to “reduce support.”
2. A change in diplomatic tone. The Czech Republic may shift the focus of its foreign policy away from confrontation with Russia, especially if the government seeks more pragmatic relations within the EU and Central Europe.
3. Increased influence of right-wing and populist movements in the region. Babiš’s victory could stimulate the growth of nationalist and Eurosceptic parties in neighbouring countries and increase tensions over Kyiv’s policies in Central Europe. The Czech Republic may join the camp of countries that criticise sanctions or delay common European decisions.
4. Risks for Ukraine’s integration. The Czech Republic’s change of course could affect support for Ukraine within the EU, influence “stabilization funds,” and lobbying for European support at the pan-European level.
The current changes in the Czech Republic are a key indicator of how quickly the political landscape of Central Europe is changing. It is important for Ukraine to monitor the format of the coalition that will be formed and the foreign policy program of the new Czech cabinet.
Earlier, the Experts Club information and analytical center called the elections in the Czech Republic one of the most important in the world in 2025. A video about elections around the world is available on YouTube:
Regular local elections in Ukraine, which according to electoral law should have taken place on the last Sunday of October this year simultaneously across the country, will not be held, according to the Central Election Commission.
“The date of such elections shall be set by the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine no later than 90 days before the day of voting. In connection with the full-scale armed aggression of the Russian Federation in Ukraine, martial law has been introduced, during which no elections shall be organized or held. Therefore, the decision to schedule regular local elections has not been made by parliament,” the CEC said in a statement on its website.
In view of this, the CEC states that there are no grounds for submitting candidates to local territorial election commissions or for forming new territorial election commissions at various levels to prepare and conduct local elections in Ukraine.
The CEC also drew the attention of local political party organizations, which are responsible for submitting candidates to the TEC, that the prerequisite for submitting nominations is the adoption by the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine of a decision on the appointment of regular local elections and the determination of the date for their conduct.
“If it weren’t for Russia’s aggression and the terrible war it started against Ukraine, we would now be entering the period of preparation and organization of regular local elections. In particular, in accordance with the requirements of the electoral law, local branches of political parties would have the opportunity to submit nominations for the new composition of territorial election commissions. However, during the period of martial law, no elections are organized or held, so the members of the TEC, whose composition was formed during the regular local elections on October 25, 2020, continue to exercise their powers until the formation of the new composition of the relevant territorial election commission,” explained Commission member Serhiy Postyvy.
Following the first round of the presidential elections in Romania, held on May 4, 2025, two candidates with opposing political views advanced to the second round: far-right nationalist George Simion and pro-European Nicușor Dăn.
According to data from Romania’s Central Election Bureau, after almost all ballots were counted:
George Simion, leader of the Alliance for the Unity of Romanians (AUR) party, received 40.96% of the vote (3,862,404 voters).
Nicușor Dăn, an independent candidate and mayor of Bucharest, received 20.99% of the vote (1,979,711 voters).
The candidate from the ruling PSD-PNL-UDMR coalition, Crin Antonescu, lost to Dan towards the end of the vote count and did not make it to the second round.
The second round of elections is scheduled for May 18, 2025.
Political views of the candidates
Djordje Simion
Leader of the far-right AUR party, Simion is known for his nationalist and Eurosceptic rhetoric. His main positions include:
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Skepticism toward the EU and NATO: Criticizes EU leadership and opposes greater integration.
Opposition to military aid to Ukraine: Believes that Romania should not provide military aid to Ukraine.
Support for the idea of a Greater Romania: Advocates restoring Romania’s pre-World War II borders, including territories in Moldova and Ukraine.
Proximity to Donald Trump’s ideology: expresses support for the former US president and his policies.
Simeon has also stated his intention to include Calin Georgescu, who was previously barred from participating in the elections due to allegations of pro-Russian ties, in his government.
Nicușor Dăn
The current mayor of Bucharest, Dan positions himself as a pro-European reformer. His key positions:
Support for Romania’s membership in the EU and NATO: advocates strengthening ties with Western allies.
Fighting corruption: emphasizes the need for reforms and transparency in public administration.
Improving urban infrastructure: as mayor, he has focused on developing the urban environment and improving the quality of life for citizens.
Impact on domestic and foreign policy
The election results could significantly influence Romania’s course:
If Simion wins:
A shift away from the pro-European course and a strengthening of nationalist policies are possible.
Potential deterioration of relations with the EU and neighboring countries, especially in the context of territorial claims.
If Dan wins:
Maintaining and strengthening ties with the EU and NATO.
Moldovan parliamentary elections scheduled for September 28Moldovan parliamentary elections will be held on September 28, a decision to this effect was adopted at a parliamentary session on Thursday.
Moldova has a parliamentary form of government, under which the powers of the president are limited. Parliamentary elections are held every four years.
The last one was held on July 11, 2021. According to the legislation, the next elections must be held within 90 days after the four-year anniversary of the approval of the mandates of elected deputies. This means that the elections must be held between July 26 and October 26, 2025.
Earlier, the Experts Club think tank released a video analysis dedicated to the most important elections in the world in 2025, for more details see here –
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the dissolution of parliament on Sunday and new elections on April 28.
“I have just asked the Governor General to dissolve parliament and call a federal election on April 28,” he wrote on social media site X.
“We must build the strongest economy in the G7. We must deal with President Trump’s tariffs. Canadians deserve a choice about who should lead these efforts for our country,” the prime minister emphasized.
Earlier, Experts Club and Maksim Urakin released a video analysis on the most important elections in the world in 2025 – https://youtu.be/u1NMbFCCRx0?si=AOtHGDT1kGNdZd2g
