(ANSA) - BELGRADE, JUN 29 - "We are well aware of the long-running demonstrations in Serbia calling for the resignation of President" Aleksandar Vucic, who "is now taking action on the matter. Elections will follow, and as always, it is up to the affected population to select their own leader. We will follow and respect the Serbian people's decision to elect a new leader. We will see who presents themselves, who the candidates are, and we will completely respect the Serbian people's decision." This was stated by European Commission spokesperson Paula Pinho during the daily press briefing in response to Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic's announcement that he will resign in the coming weeks. (ANSA).