Grbović (PSG): The regime is trying to create the illusion of change with cosmetic amendments
President of the Freedom of Citizens Movement (PSG) Pavle Grbović stated today that the fundamental problem of the electoral process in Serbia is that citizens still vote under pressure, in media darkness, and in a system where, as he stated, state resources are used as a tool of power. "Instead of real reforms, the regime is trying to create the illusion of change with cosmetic amendments and so-called Petrašinović laws, without any intention of fundamentally changing anything in the electoral process," Grbović told N1 television.
TL;DR
- The fundamental problem with Serbia's electoral process is voter pressure, media darkness, and the use of state resources by the authorities.
- The regime is attempting to create an illusion of change through cosmetic amendments and specific laws, without genuine reform.
- Electoral law changes are being adopted without public debate, bypassing essential discussion with experts and the public.
- Proposed changes legitimize past abuses, particularly concerning minority groups, as seen in Niš with the Russian Party.
- Essential reforms are necessary for Serbia to access European funds and achieve stability; cosmetic changes will not suffice.
- A society in deep political crisis needs elections citizens can trust, requiring functional REM, clean voter lists, and free decision-making, not superficial legal adjustments.