Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić emphasizes sportsmanship in politics ahead of the upcoming elections.
- Vučić pledges to congratulate winners if his party loses.
- He expresses gratitude for public support at a rally in Šabac.
- The rally is part of the campaign for the early parliamentary elections on October 25.
Šabac, October 14, 2026 - Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić, who leads the Aleksandar Vučić-United Serbia electoral list in the early parliamentary election on October 25, said on Wednesday that his camp would congratulate the winners if it loses, and continue working if it wins public support.
"If we lose, we will extend a hand. If we win, we will keep working," Vučić said at a pre-election rally in Šabac, in western Serbia.
He also said he was grateful for the public support he received and added that he was proud of the people backing his list.
"Those who have principles and ideas must fight for them because they are also prepared to pay the price," Vučić said.
Addressing supporters, he said they had endured insults and attacks but had remained loyal to Serbia and had never given up.
The rally comes during the campaign for Serbia's early parliamentary vote, in which parties and coalitions are trying to mobilize voters ahead of election day. For foreign readers, the campaign is also a snapshot of the main political forces competing for influence in the National Assembly, Serbia's parliament.
Vučić's message in Šabac echoed a standard campaign line focused on discipline and continuity, while leaving the final judgment to voters on October 25.
Frequently asked questions
What did Vučić say about losing the elections?
He stated that if his party loses, they will congratulate the winners and extend a hand.
When are the early parliamentary elections in Serbia?
The elections are scheduled for October 25, 2026.
What was the main message of Vučić's rally in Šabac?
His message focused on discipline, continuity, and the importance of public support.
