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Part of situation: Electoral preparations and monitoring in Serbia (35 clusters)

Serbia election preparations face observer and administrative disputes

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Preparations for Serbia's extraordinary parliamentary elections, scheduled for October 25, are facing several political and administrative challenges. The European Parliament has confirmed it has not yet received an official invitation from Serbian authorities to send an observation mission, a requirement for its participation. While the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) has confirmed its mission is underway, opposition figures like Đorđe Stanković have questioned the delay in inviting the Council of Europe.

Within the electoral administration, Republic Electoral Commission (RIK) member Sofija Mandić noted that the commission has yet to decide on the numbering system for parties and coalitions on the ballot. This remains a contentious issue regarding voter equality and potential manipulation. Additionally, Slobodan Cvejić of the ‘European Serbia’ list criticized the Regulatory Body for Electronic Media (REM), alleging that a ‘deep REM’ structure influences decisions independently of its official members.

Internal party shifts are also occurring; Vladimir Milojević and nine other members have resigned from the Serbia Center (SRCE) party. Milojević cited disagreements over the party's decision not to support the Students' List in the upcoming elections.

Entities

Ana Brnabić · Council of Europe · European Parliament · OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights · Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe · Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe · People's Movement of Serbia · Republic Electoral Commission · Republic Electoral Commission of Serbia · Serbia · Serbia Center

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) has confirmed it will have an election observation mission. etv.me
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The Republic Electoral Commission (RIK) has not yet established a clear position regarding the numbering of parties and coalitions on the ballot. www.nedeljnik.rs
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Vladimir Milojević and nine other members have resigned from the Serbia Center (SRCE) party. nova.rs
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The European Parliament has not received an official invitation from Serbian authorities to observe the upcoming elections. etv.me
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Slobodan Cvejić alleged that the Regulatory Body for Electronic Media (REM) is influenced by a ‘deep REM’ structure that operates independently of its members. beta.rs
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Đorđe Stanković has questioned why the Serbian government has not yet invited the Council of Europe or the European Parliament to observe the elections. resetka.rs

Sources

Srbija nije uputila Evropskom parlamentu poziv za izborne posmatrače | Portal ETV [etv.me]
Stanković traži odgovor od Brnabić: Kada će Savet Evrope biti pozvan da posmatra izbore? - Rešetka [resetka.rs]
Како теку припреме за изборе у Србији и када ће бити објављена збирна изборна листа [sputnikportal.rs]
Cvejić (Evropska Srbija): Duboki REM upravlja tim telom, a ne članovi Saveta [beta.rs]
Mandić: RIK još bez stava o rednim brojevima izbornih listi na glasačkom listiću [www.nedeljnik.rs]
Poverenik SRCE iz Ćuprije podneo ostavku i istupio iz stranke sa još devet članova [nova.rs]
Димитријевић: До 25. октобра све ће бити спремно за изборе [www.politika.rs]