politics
March 25, 2026
What will election control on March 29 look like?
Given that local elections are being held on Sunday in only ten municipalities, and that the Serbian Progressive Party with its machinery can be present in all places, controlling election day becomes a central theme. Therefore, students, the opposition, and civil observers have organized a wide network of people to deal with this. Considering that local elections are being held on Sunday in only ten municipalities, and that the Serbian Progressive Party with its machinery can be present in all places, controlling election day becomes a central theme. Therefore, students, the opposition, and civil observers have organized a wide network of people to deal with this.
TL;DR
- Local elections are scheduled in ten municipalities, making election day control a central theme.
- Students, opposition parties, and civil observers have organized a broad network to monitor the elections.
- Students initiated efforts by networking with citizens during a petition drive for a student list.
- Kreni-promeni will have 550 authorized observers and mobile teams to document irregularities.
- NGO CRTA will deploy 300 observers, focusing on events that characterize election day rather than reporting results.
- A distinction is made between election officials (responsible for conducting voting) and observers (responsible for witnessing and reporting).
- Observers can document their observations and report to their headquarters, but their written remarks do not have the force of an objection.
- Only voters and election list representatives can formally file objections.
- Student Vladica Kljajić emphasizes the importance of a high number of observers to reduce chances of fraud.
- Lists are organizing election committee members and conducting training to prepare them for their roles.
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