Novi DSS: We will do everything to encourage citizens to vote
Vice-president of the New Democratic Party of Serbia (NDSS) Dejan Šulkić assessed that citizens do not trust the electoral process, but that it is important for as many of them as possible to turn out for the elections on March 29 in ten local self-governments, NDSS announced today.
TL;DR
- Dejan Šulkić of NDSS believes citizens lack trust in the electoral process.
- He stressed the importance of high voter turnout for the local elections on March 29.
- NDSS has given local committees freedom to decide on their electoral format, with the condition of not forming coalitions with ruling parties.
- Šulkić cited government pressure tactics, such as administrative delays in approving opposition lists and pressuring public sector employees to attend rallies.
- He warned that state officials are visiting municipalities with upcoming elections, making the same promises as before.