International Monitors Raise Concerns over Fairness and Safety of Serbia’s Election
Monitors cited violence, surveillance and disputed voting rules as risks to fairness, while the EU said free and fair elections are key to membership progress.
- The European Union and international monitors raised concerns about the fairness of Serbia's early parliamentary election on Oct. 25, warning of deep polarization between the populist government and opponents.
- President Aleksandar Vucic stepped down to lead the Serbian Progressive Party's campaign, aiming to extend the populists' 14-year rule following almost two years of student-led protests.
- PACE highlighted "persistent and credible allegations of surveillance" and concerns about voter safety, while the Council of Europe noted "the hostile and aggressive rhetoric targeting activists from the opposition, civil society representatives and journalists."
- Local nonprofit The Center for Research, Transparency and Accountability described the election as "irregular," citing threats from "intimidation, violence, and unlawful surveillance" and the "unprecedented" foreign voting hour decision.
- While Serbia is an EU candidate, President Aleksandar Vucic has maintained close ties with Russia and China, as repeated concerns about "accuracy of voter lists and arrangements for out-of-country voting" raise manipulation risks.
33 Articles
33 Articles
Izaslanstvo od sedam zastupnika Europskog parlamenta, među njima dvoje iz Hrvatske, bit će dio međunarodne promatračke misije u Srbiji na parlamentarnim izborima 25. listopada, priopćeno je u petak iz Europskog parlamenta. Izaslanstvo Europskog parlamenta će boraviti od 22. […] Objava Sunčana Glavak i Gordan Bosanac nadzirat će izbore u Srbiji pojavila se prvi puta na Novi list.
The Washington Post
International monitors raise concerns over fairness and safety of Serbia's election
The Toronto Star
My Mother LodeInternational monitors raise concerns over fairness and safety of Serbia’s election
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — The European Union and international monitors have raised concerns about the fairness of Serbia ’s early parliamentary election on Oct. 25 as political tensions run high in the country.
This is the 12th OSCE Parliamentary Assembly election observation mission in Serbia.
Dnevni list Danas
Naslovi.netThe President of the Serbian Parliament and Acting President of the State Ana Brnabić called on the European Parliament to send an observation mission to the extraordinary parliamentary elections in Serbia, scheduled for October 25.
The delegation will be part of the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) election observation mission. The EP delegation consists of seven MEPs from five different countries and six political groups.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 60% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
