Serbian Prime Minister Milos Vucevic arrives for a press conference in Belgrade, Serbia on Jan. 28, 2025. Vucevic announced resignation on Tuesday during an extraordinary press conference at the government building in Belgrade, citing "elevated tensions" caused by a collapse at Novi Sad railway station in November last year, which claimed 15 lives. (Photo by Predrag Milosavljevic/Xinhua)
BELGRADE, Jan. 28 (Xinhua) -- Serbian Prime Minister Milos Vucevic announced resignation on Tuesday during an extraordinary press conference at the government building in Belgrade, citing "elevated tensions" caused by a collapse at Novi Sad railway station in November last year, which claimed 15 lives.
Vucevic said that he will perform his duties until a new prime minister is elected, adding that the entire government is currently operating in a "caretaker mandate."
Under Serbian law, once the National Assembly acknowledges the prime minister's resignation, the president must initiate the process of forming a new government. If no government is elected within 30 days, the National Assembly will be dissolved, and elections will be called.
Reflecting on the tragedy in Novi Sad, Vucevic said it has overshadowed the government's work.
"The collapse of the awning at the Novi Sad railway station marked a turning point. From that moment, Serbia seemed to remain stuck," he said. ■
Serbian Prime Minister Milos Vucevic addresses a press conference in Belgrade, Serbia on Jan. 28, 2025. Vucevic announced resignation on Tuesday during an extraordinary press conference at the government building in Belgrade, citing "elevated tensions" caused by a collapse at Novi Sad railway station in November last year, which claimed 15 lives. (Photo by Predrag Milosavljevic/Xinhua)
Serbian Prime Minister Milos Vucevic addresses a press conference in Belgrade, Serbia on Jan. 28, 2025. Vucevic announced resignation on Tuesday during an extraordinary press conference at the government building in Belgrade, citing "elevated tensions" caused by a collapse at Novi Sad railway station in November last year, which claimed 15 lives. (Photo by Predrag Milosavljevic/Xinhua)
Serbian Prime Minister Milos Vucevic addresses a press conference in Belgrade, Serbia on Jan. 28, 2025. Vucevic announced resignation on Tuesday during an extraordinary press conference at the government building in Belgrade, citing "elevated tensions" caused by a collapse at Novi Sad railway station in November last year, which claimed 15 lives. (Photo by Predrag Milosavljevic/Xinhua)
Serbian Prime Minister Milos Vucevic addresses a press conference in Belgrade, Serbia on Jan. 28, 2025. Vucevic announced resignation on Tuesday during an extraordinary press conference at the government building in Belgrade, citing "elevated tensions" caused by a collapse at Novi Sad railway station in November last year, which claimed 15 lives. (Photo by Predrag Milosavljevic/Xinhua)