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European Democrats Report Violence in Serbia's Local Elections

3/30/2026

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The European Democrats reported serious incidents during Serbia's local elections, alleging violence against accredited observers.
They alleged attacks by members linked to President Aleksandar Vucic's Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) outside polling stations in Bajina Basta and Bor.
The European Democrats criticized the SNS and questioned the European People's Party's acceptance of such behavior by its member.
They called the situation a system where violence undermines free elections.

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The European Democrats reported serious incidents during Serbia's local elections, alleging violence against accredited observers.
They alleged attacks by members linked to President Aleksandar Vucic's Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) outside polling stations in Bajina Basta and Bor.
The European Democrats criticized the SNS and questioned the European People's Party's acceptance of such behavior by its member.
They called the situation a system where violence undermines free elections.