Aleksandar Vucic quit Serbia’s presidency yesterday to chase a different job, and that move is why his name is climbing search charts. This guide explains who he is, how he rose to power, what he just did, and which details about him are still unconfirmed.
Background
Aleksandar Vucic (written Vučić in Serbian) is a lawyer turned politician who has run Serbia’s government from one seat or another for about twelve years. He was prime minister from 2014 to 2017, then president from 2017 until this week. Even when the presidency was mostly a ceremonial job, he treated it as a place to lead from, and analysts noted that he intended to stay at the center of national politics.
Supporters credit him with stability and with steering Serbia toward European Union talks while keeping friendly ties with Russia and China. Critics, including opposition candidates, accuse him of controlling the media and pressuring voters. He and his allies deny those charges. Both sides agree on one thing: few people have shaped modern Serbia as much as he has.
Latest Update
As of September 28, 2026, here is what’s currently known. On Sunday, September 27, Vucic resigned as president. Reports from AP and France 24 say he did it to lead his Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) into the early parliamentary election on October 25 and to seek the prime minister’s job. His second presidential term would have ended in May 2027.
Minutes before stepping down, he used his presidential powers to pardon 49 people. He said 23 of them were tied to the protests of the past year and a half. Those pardons covered students and some of his own party loyalists who had been suspected of offenses.
The vote is expected to be tight. His SNS and its allies face Students Win, a student-led anti-corruption movement, and European Serbia, an alliance of pro-Western opposition parties. The protests began after a deadly accident in 2024 in Novi Sad and grew into demands for early elections, which Vucic had promised for months without naming a date.
Key Dates at a Glance
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| March 5, 1970 | Born in Belgrade |
| 1993 | Joins the Serbian Radical Party |
| 1994 | Graduates from the University of Belgrade law faculty |
| 2008 | Founds the Serbian Progressive Party |
| 2014 | Becomes prime minister |
| 2017 | Wins the presidency in the first round of voting |
| April 2022 | Wins a second term |
| September 27, 2026 | Resigns to run for prime minister |
| October 25, 2026 | Early parliamentary election |
Full Profile
Family and Early Life
Vucic grew up in New Belgrade and finished school in the Zemun area with top grades. One Serbian magazine reports that he won history competitions and became a youth chess champion of Belgrade. He has one younger brother, Andrej Vucic, a businessman whose name has appeared in Serbian press reports about the president’s inner circle.
Career Path
Vucic joined the far-right Serbian Radical Party in 1993 and became one of its top officials, known for hardline speeches. Al Jazeera reports that during the 1990s wars he backed expanding Serbia’s borders. In 2008 he helped found the Serbian Progressive Party, which moved toward the center-right and has led Serbia since 2012. As prime minister he called EU membership a strategic goal, yet Serbia has not joined Western sanctions on Russia over Ukraine. He won the presidency in 2017 in a first-round landslide and a second term in 2022.
Age
Vucic was born on March 5, 1970, which makes him 56 years old.
Religion
The sources checked for this article do not state his religious affiliation, so it is unconfirmed here.
Spouse/Partner
Vucic is married to Tamara Vucic (born Djukanovic), a Belgrade native and University of Belgrade philology graduate who focuses on children’s welfare and early development. Wikidata dates the marriage from December 2013. His first marriage, to Ksenija Vucic, ran from 1997 to 2011. He has three children in total, according to Wikipedia; their names are not confirmed here.
Net Worth
No credible source gives a verified net worth for Vucic. Any figure you see online is an unconfirmed estimate, and this article does not repeat one.
Parents
His parents are Andjelko Vucic and Angelina (born Milovanov). Wikipedia says both were economics graduates.
Height
His height is not documented in any authoritative source checked, so it is unconfirmed.
Education
He graduated from the University of Belgrade Faculty of Law in 1994. A Serbian magazine reports he finished in record time with top marks.
Hometown/State of Origin
He was born in Belgrade, the capital of what was then Yugoslavia and is now Serbia, and grew up in the city’s New Belgrade district.
Official Social Media
Because he has just left the presidency, official office accounts may change hands, and this research could not verify his personal handles. The most reliable single starting point is his Wikipedia page, which lists sourced links.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Aleksandar Vučić |
| Born | March 5, 1970, Belgrade |
| Age | 56 |
| Party | Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) |
| Offices Held | Prime minister (2014–2017); president (2017–2026) |
| Education | Law degree, University of Belgrade (1994) |
| Spouse | Tamara Vučić |
| Children | Three |
| Net Worth, Height, Religion | Unconfirmed |
Reader Questions (FAQ)
Who is Aleksandar Vucic?
He is a Serbian politician who served as prime minister from 2014 to 2017 and president from 2017 to 2026. He leads the Serbian Progressive Party.
Why did Aleksandar Vucic resign?
He resigned on September 27, 2026, so he could run for prime minister in Serbia’s early parliamentary election on October 25. His presidential term would otherwise have ended in May 2027.
How old is Aleksandar Vucic?
He is 56. He was born in Belgrade on March 5, 1970.
Who is Aleksandar Vucic’s wife?
His wife is Tamara Vucic, born Djukanovic. She is his second wife, and Wikidata dates the marriage from December 2013.
Who is running against Vucic in the 2026 election?
The main challengers are Students Win, a student-led anti-corruption movement, and European Serbia, an alliance of pro-Western opposition parties. Analysts describe the race as close.
Is Aleksandar Vucic still president of Serbia?
No. He resigned on September 27, 2026. Who is filling the role in the meantime is unconfirmed in the sources reviewed here.
Wrap-Up
Vucic’s path runs from a hardline nationalist party in the 1990s to a centrist-branded ruling party that has held power since 2012. That arc explains why opinions of him split so sharply. Supporters see a leader who kept Serbia steady and courted both Brussels and Moscow. Opponents see power concentrated in one man’s hands, a charge he rejects.
His resignation is a gamble. Running for prime minister lets him stay in charge without the presidency, and it turns the October 25 vote into a test of his rule after nearly two years of protest. The pardons he issued on his way out will likely be debated through the whole campaign.
Much can still change before election day. This page will be updated when Serbian authorities or major news agencies confirm the acting president, the campaign lineup, or the final results.
Thomas Andrew is the founder of Odubio.com, a digital platform sharing inspiring biographies, news, and stories about global icons and achievers.