Serbia is a republic whose national political system centers on constitutional executive institutions, a legislature and a judiciary. Ana Brnabić serves as Acting President of Serbia and holds a leading role in the country's government.
Serbia is a parliamentary republic. The head of state is a president whose role is generally representative, constitutional, or limited, while day-to-day executive authority is exercised by a prime minister and cabinet. The government normally depends on the confidence of parliament, so the composition of the legislative majority is central to forming and sustaining the executive.
Legislative authority is exercised through a unicameral national parliament or assembly. It passes legislation, approves the budget, and performs the oversight and appointment functions assigned to it by the constitution. The judiciary is formally separate from the political branches, with the highest courts responsible for interpreting law and, where the constitutional system provides for it, reviewing constitutional questions.
Serbia is a unitary state, meaning sovereign authority is principally vested in national institutions, although local and regional governments exercise powers assigned by law. The constitution defines the relationship among the executive, legislature, judiciary, and subnational administration. Political authority is exercised through the constitutional institutions described above, with elections, parliamentary confidence, or other constitutional procedures determining who holds office.
Aleksandar Vučić formally launched his campaign for prime minister before thousands of supporters in Belgrade ahead of Serbia's October 25 parliamentary election. The vote follows nearly two years of anti-government protests and comes after Vučić resigned the presidency to lead the Serbian Progressive Party campaign.
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