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Serbia election: Vučić faces tight race against Studentska lista
As the October 25 parliamentary elections approach in Serbia, recent polling from Nova srpska politička misao (NSPM) indicates a highly competitive race. The Studentska lista (SL) is reportedly leading with 44.5% of the vote, while Aleksandar Vučić’s United Serbia list follows closely at 42.7%.
Vučić has acknowledged the narrow 1.5% margin in recent polls, asserting that his support is growing. He has dismissed claims of potential electoral interference, stating that he will concede if he loses. Meanwhile, political analysts and opposition figures suggest the upcoming vote could signal the end of the Serbian Progressive Party’s 14-year rule.
Media monitoring by BIRODI has raised concerns regarding campaign fairness. The organization reported that national broadcasters provided disproportionate coverage, with Vučić’s list receiving 96% positive connotation, while the Studentska lista faced 95% negative portrayal. Additionally, U.S. senators have expressed concern over reports of illegal wiretapping of opposition members and the need for a level playing field.
Entities
Aleksandar Vučić · BIRODI · Ivica Dačić · N1 Television · N1 Televizija · Serbia · Serbian Progressive Party · Srpska napredna stranka · Studentska lista · TV Pink · United Serbia · United States Senate
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] More than 1,000 names of election controllers have been documented to ensure election integrity. www.krug.rs
- [● 6 SOURCES] The student group claims the authorities are recording their meetings. www.dan.co.me
- [● 6 SOURCES] The group alleges that authorities are preparing arrests of students ahead of a rally at Slavija. www.dan.co.me
- [● 2 SOURCES] A group of approximately 160 bikers is touring Vojvodina to support the Studentska lista. zrenjaninski.com
- [● 8 SOURCES] The parliamentary elections are scheduled for October 25. www.krug.rs · serbiantimes.info · www.telegram.hr
- [● 5 SOURCES] The group claims rumors of a planned kidnapping of a colleague are a direct threat. www.dan.co.me
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Union passed conclusions stating Republika Srpska is not a genocidal entity.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Union of Students of Republika Srpska held a gathering in East New Sarajevo on October 15.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Miodrag Majić expressed certainty that nothing will be the same in Serbia after October 25.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Zoran Milivojević emphasized the importance of preserving Kosovo and Metohija as part of Serbia.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Ilija Srdanović stated that Serbia seeks justice and a regulated system where all are equal before the law.
- [● 4 SOURCES] Oliver Tošković stated the current government has not faced such a strong political current in 14 years.