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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According to the Serbian Economist, the Swiss company SSWISS GROUP AG, owner of the Swiss Solar brand, has announced plans to invest 50 million euros in the construction of solar power plants with a capacity of up to 50 MW in Serbia.
The project is being realized together with local partners and state structures, B92 news agency reported.
Serbia receives more than 2,000 hours of sunshine per year and is seeking to diversify its energy mix. According to the government, the share of solar energy in the electricity production structure is still around 4-5%, but significant growth is planned in the coming years through private and public investments.
Serbia’s solar energy market is actively developing:
– South Korean KHNP signed a memorandum of cooperation in the field of renewable sources;
– French EDF is preparing a study on the potential of green generation;
– Chinese and Italian companies are negotiating the construction of solar parks in Vojvodina and Central Serbia.
Experts say that the new projects will reduce the country’s dependence on imported gas and oil and make Serbia one of the regional centers of green energy in the Balkans.
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The Finnish group Olvi has signed an agreement to acquire Bosnia and Herzegovina’s largest brewery, Banjalucka Pivara, including its subsidiary in Serbia, according to the Serbian Economist Telegram channel.
The exact name of Banjalucka Pivara’s Serbian subsidiary has not been disclosed. Publications indicate that Olvi has acquired both the brewery itself and its Serbian subsidiary, expanding its presence throughout the Balkan region and gaining access to the markets of Serbia and Montenegro.
Financial and product indicators for Banjalucka Pivara (Bosnia and Herzegovina):
1. Revenue in 2024: approximately €28 million.
2. Profitability: the company is consistently profitable with growing market shares in the region.
3. Brands: including the popular Nektar, the fastest growing in all countries in the region.
By acquiring Banjalucka Pivara and its operations in Serbia, Olvi strengthens its regional network and gains access to the Balkan markets, as well as logistics corridors to Mediterranean tourist destinations.
The merger allows the Finnish company to develop its product range (non-alcoholic beverages, cocktails), strengthening its range at Banjalucka Pivara’s facilities.
The transaction is awaiting approval by the Bosnian antitrust authorities and is expected to be completed no later than the first quarter of 2026.
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As Serbian Economist reports, Belgrade’s preparations for EXPO 2027 are gaining momentum: the authorities and investors are actively modernizing the hotel infrastructure. The most notable project is the reconstruction of the Hotel Slavija, which has been authorized by the Serbian Ministry of Construction for a complete renovation.
The hotel, built 63 years ago and long considered a symbol of Belgrade hospitality, after the completion of the reconstruction at the end of 2026, will receive the category of “four stars” and will offer 465 rooms.
According to the hotel association HORES, there are now 120 hotels with about 8 thousand rooms in Belgrade, and by the exhibition they will be 20 more, adding about 2 thousand more accommodations. Private apartments will also play a significant role.
HORES Director Gjorge Genov stressed the need to organize shuttle transport between Belgrade and neighboring cities (Novi Sad, Šabac) in order to use additional accommodation reserves.
EXPO organizers said that more than 120 countries, including the world’s largest economies, have already confirmed their participation in Belgrade:
– China;
– Germany;
– France;
– Italy;
– Turkey.
The total number of participants is expected to exceed 130 countries.
EXPO 2027, which will last 93 days, will be the largest international event in the history of modern Serbia. For the hotel and tourism sector, it is a chance to reach new service standards and attract long-term investments.
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According to Serbian Economist, the Serbian Economists’ Association (SEA) will host the 11th World Congress of Economists, which will take place in Belgrade from June 22 to 26, 2026, the SEA announced.
More than 1,000 leading global economists from prestigious universities are expected to attend. A delegation from the International Economic Association (IEA) was in Belgrade during this time, with SES representatives, led by Chairman Aleksandar Vlahovic, agreeing on the organizational and program details of the forum.
“We had very productive meetings, discussed key issues, and proved that we are ready to organize such a prestigious event at the highest level,” Vlahovic said.
According to him, the importance of the congress is underscored by the fact that the program committee is headed by Harvard University professor and Nobel Prize winner in economics Eric Maskin. Other Nobel laureates and experts who have held key positions in the economic policy of the world’s leading countries are also expected to arrive in Belgrade.
The congress is being held in Southeast Europe for the first time and is returning to Europe after 20 years. The SES believes that this forum will be an opportunity for universities and research institutes in Serbia and the region to establish strong ties with the global academic community, and for businesses and authorities to receive direct recommendations from leading economists.
The World Congress is organized by the International Economic Association (IEA) every three years. The forum brings together hundreds of scientists and experts to discuss global economic trends and new scientific approaches. In 2023, the congress was held in Medellin, Colombia, and brought together representatives of the academic and business worlds from all continents.
The main role of the congress is to bring together academic science and practice, develop dialogue between economists and politicians, and shape innovative solutions for the global economy.
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Most Ukrainians take a neutral stance toward Serbia, but among those who expressed a clear opinion, negative assessments outweigh positive ones. This is evidenced by the results of a survey conducted by Active Group in cooperation with the Experts Club think tank.
According to the study, 58.0% of respondents said they had a neutral attitude toward Serbia. At the same time, 26.0% of Ukrainians expressed a negative attitude (4.7% — completely negative, 21.3% — mostly negative). Only 13.7% of respondents gave positive assessments (2.3% — completely positive, 11.3% — mostly positive). Another 2.3% said they were not familiar with the country.
“Serbia remains a country with an ambiguous image for Ukrainians. Despite historical and cultural ties, Belgrade’s political positions shape a predominantly negative attitude among part of Ukrainian society,” said Alexander Pozniy, head of Active Group.
Maksym Urakyn, founder of Experts Club, emphasized that trade and economic relations between Ukraine and Serbia are developing at a moderate pace.
“In January-August 2025, trade turnover between the countries amounted to $220.6 million. At the same time, exports from Ukraine to Serbia amounted to $85.1 million, and imports from Serbia amounted to $135.5 million. The negative balance for Ukraine is $50.4 million. This small trade balance is quite insignificant and does not reflect the potential of the countries.”
Thus, although most Ukrainians do not have a clear position on Serbia, the balance of assessments is rather negative.
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