Serbian President Boris Tadic resigns
FILE - March 2, 2012 file photo of Serbia's President Boris Tadic as he speaks and gestures during a press conference, in Belgrade, Serbia. Tadic said Wednesday April 4 2011 that he is resigning, paving the way for an early presidential election where he will face a strong challenge from a nationalist candidate. In the presidential vote, Tadic will be challenged by nationalist candidate Tomislav Nikolic who has received tacit support from Russia. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic, file)
FILE - July 11, 2004 file photo of Serbia's first democratic president Boris Tadic, as he waves to supporters after taking his oath of office in the parliament building and stepping into the Serbian presidency building for an inauguration ceremony, in Belgrade, Serbia. Tadic said Wednesday April 4 2011 that he is resigning, paving the way for an early presidential election where he will face a strong challenge from a nationalist candidate. In the presidential vote, Tadic will be challenged by nationalist candidate Tomislav Nikolic who has received tacit support from Russia. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic, file)
Associated Press
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Pro-Western Serbian President Boris Tadic said Wednesday he is resigning, paving the way for an early presidential election when he will face a strong challenge from a nationalist candidate who has Russia’s support.
Serbia’s parliament speaker is expected on Thursday to scheduled the vote on May 6, the same day when parliamentary and local elections are to be held.
