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Election observers have condemned fraud and manipulation in the December 17 Serbian election, leading to mounting protests in Belgrade as thousands rally against what they call a rigged election and demand international pressure on President Aleksandar Vučić over tactics like inflated voting rolls. The government claims a sweeping victory and dismisses accusations of electoral irregularities as lies.
International observers have criticized Serbia's ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) for gaining an unfair advantage in the recent parliamentary elections through media bias, the improper influence of President Aleksandar Vucic, and voting irregularities such as vote buying. The SNS won 46.72% of the votes, while the opposition alliance Serbia Against Violence came second with 23.56%. Observers also noted misuse of public resources, lack of separation between official functions and campaign activities, voter intimidation, and vote buying. The opposition has alleged major election law violations and demanded a rerun in Belgrade city parliament races.
Serbia's ruling populists, led by President Aleksandar Vucic, claimed a sweeping victory in the country's parliamentary election, with projections showing they won 47% of the vote and are expected to hold around 130 seats in the 250-member assembly. The main opposition group, Serbia Against Violence, won around 23% of the vote. The election was marred by reports of major irregularities, and the main contest was between the ruling populists and a centrist coalition aiming to undermine their rule.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has dissolved parliament and called for a snap election to be held on December 17th. The move comes as no surprise, as Vučić had been campaigning for his ruling Serbian Progressive Party for weeks. The pro-democracy opposition parties, who have been organizing protests against Vučić, have decided to unite ahead of the election. The announcement also follows European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's call for Serbia to "de facto" recognize Kosovo, a former Serbian province that declared independence in 2008. Talks between Serbia and Kosovo have stalled, with both sides blaming each other for the lack of progress.
Tens of thousands of protesters rallied in Belgrade, demanding the resignation of Serbia's populist president and warning of "radicalization" of the peaceful protest if their demands aren't met. The demands include the resignation of top security officials and the withdrawal of national broadcasting rights to pro-government TV stations that promote violence. The peaceful protests will assume a new, more radical form if their demands are not fulfilled by the deadline.
Tens of thousands of protesters took to the streets of Belgrade for the fifth time in a month to protest the government and violence. The protesters are demanding the resignation of the president and other top officials, including the interior minister. The opposition has accused the president of fueling intolerance and hate speech during his rule. The protests pose a challenge to Vucic while he is also faced with tensions at the country's border with Kosovo.
Tens of thousands of protesters marched in Belgrade for the fifth time in a month, demanding the resignation of senior government officials and the revocation of broadcasting licenses for TV networks that promote violence and glorify crime figures. The protest was infiltrated by right-wing groups with close ties to Serbia's security service, leading to reports of attacks on foreign journalists. The opposition accuses President Aleksandar Vucic of fueling intolerance and hate speech, while illegally seizing control of all state institutions. The protests come after two mass shootings in May that left 17 people dead and have prompted a gun crackdown in Serbia.