President Aleksandar Vučić announced on August 21, 2026, that snap parliamentary elections would occur on October 18 or 25, requiring dissolution of the National Assembly beforehand under Serbia’s constitution. This follows months of student-led protests and Vučić’s June pledge to resign and trigger early votes amid political pressure. The current 14th legislature remains active, with recent budget and committee sessions, but dissolution is expected imminently to meet the 45–60 day pre-election window. Traders monitor Vučić’s statements and any formal decree, as the timing hinges on presidential action rather than parliamentary initiative or external deadlines. Historical precedent shows Vučić frequently uses snap elections to consolidate support for the Serbian Progressive Party.