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Serbian parliamentary election preparations

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2026-08-19 12:57 UTC → 2026-08-19 15:10 UTC · added removed

Serbian political leaders have indicated that parliamentary elections may occur within 100 days. Miloš Vučević, president of the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS), suggested elections are imminent, though President Aleksandar Vučić noted the final decision rests with him. Following these signals, the Socialist Party of Serbia (SPS) announced it will run independently in the upcoming elections as part of a pre-election coalition with United Serbia and Green Serbia. President Vučić responded by stating he has no right to interfere in the internal decisions of other parties, characterizing the move as “standard politics” rather than a betrayal. He noted that the SPS decision signals a need for the SNS to secure its own majority to maintain major state and infrastructure projects, suggesting the SNS may need approximately 46 percent of the vote to secure more than 125 seats without post-election assistance. While SPS leader Ivica Dačić indicated the party remains open to post-election discussions with the SNS and does not intend to cooperate with opposition movements, the political environment has drawn criticism. Opposition figures have claimed that the President’s heavy media presence creates an uneven playing field. Additionally, the Republic Election Commission is planning to introduce new screens at polling stations to meet ODIHR recommendations, a recommendations. This move that has prompted concerns from student groups regarding potential protesters, who claim the changes could facilitate voter pressure. pressure and ballot tampering. President Vučić defended the equipment, stating it follows recommendations from the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE/ODIHR).

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  1. 2026-08-19 15:10 UTC Serbian parliamentary election preparations
  2. 2026-08-19 12:57 UTC Serbian parliamentary election preparations
  3. 2026-08-18 20:13 UTC Serbian parliamentary election preparations
  4. 2026-08-18 13:26 UTC Serbian parliamentary election preparations

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