Serbian Local Elections: SNS Declares Victory Amidst Irregularities and Opposition Criticism

Local elections in ten Serbian municipalities on March 29 were marked by observations of voter transport irregularities and allegations of intimidation and vote buying. While SNS President Miloš Vučević declared a great victory, political analyst Boban Stojanović noted a decline in SNS support in nine out of ten municipalities, and the Commissioner for Protection of Equality highlighted high turnout but also pressures and sharp rhetoric. SPO President Aleksandar Cvetković further criticized the state of democracy, questioning the President's role in announcing local election results.