Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic steps down as party chairman of the ruling Progressive Party (SNS) However, the 53-year-old leader does not intend to relinquish power in the country, despite massive protests that have gathered hundreds of thousands of critics in recent weeks. The trigger for the extensive anti-regime demonstrations was two mass shootings in early May, one of which targeted an elementary school.
The decision to leave the party presidency, which was carried out at a televised party convention, is seen as an attempt to broaden the leadership.