"Populist Victory in Serbia Amid Fraud Claims: Vučić Tightens Grip"
TL;DR
Serbia's ruling populist party, the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS), has claimed victory in the parliamentary election, with preliminary results showing them winning 47% of the vote. However, the opposition coalition, Serbia Against Violence, has alleged fraud and irregularities, particularly in the local election in Belgrade. They have refused to recognize the results and are demanding a rerun. Reports of irregularities include the alleged busing in of ethnic Serbs from Bosnia to vote and the issuance of identity documents for non-residents of Belgrade. The opposition plans to lodge official complaints and hold a street protest.
- Near-final results confirm populist victory in Serbia while the opposition claims fraud The Associated Press
- Vučić tightens grip in Serbian election marred by fraud claims POLITICO Europe
- Serbia’s opposition plans protest amid reports of irregularity over Belgrade vote – Europe live The Guardian
- Aleksandar Vučić triumphs in Serbian vote as opposition crumbles Financial Times
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