Civic Associations: Medical Chamber Banned Independent Election Monitoring
Civic associations "Budni" and "Kraj" from Novi Sad announced today that the Medical Chamber of Serbia (LKS) "contrary to its own statute, and to the interest of protecting doctors and patients," refused to allow independent observation missions to monitor the elections for delegates to its assembly. The LKS elections are scheduled for April 19, 2026.
TL;DR
- The Medical Chamber of Serbia (LKS) has rejected requests for independent observer missions at its delegate elections scheduled for April 19, 2026.
- Civic associations "Budni" and "Kraj" stated this decision contradicts the LKS statute and the interest of protecting doctors and patients.
- The LKS electoral commission cited an existing contract with CeSID for election monitoring and concerns about 'unnecessary crowds' as justifications.
- The associations argue that prohibiting independent observation denies fair electoral conditions and the right to transparency.
- They are appealing to LKS members, professional associations, and the public to demand the cancellation of this decision to safeguard the electoral process and the rights of doctors and patients.