Serbia faces sustained anti-government protests that began in late 2024 and continue into 2026, prompting President Aleksandar Vučić to invite opposition parties for talks while signaling possible early parliamentary elections. His second and final five-year term ends in May 2027 under constitutional term limits that bar a third consecutive run, though he has floated the option of simultaneous presidential and parliamentary votes in summer or fall 2026. Recent statements indicate he views himself as a strong candidate for continued influence, potentially as prime minister rather than president, while rejecting constitutional changes to extend his tenure. International meetings on regional issues such as Kosovo relations have occurred alongside these domestic pressures, with no confirmed resignation or removal before the June 30, 2026, market resolution date.