Paunović: It's Important to Adopt and Implement ODIHR Recommendations
Minister of Public Administration and Local Self-Government, Snežana Paunović, stated today that it is important for the electoral process in Serbia to both adopt and implement ODIHR recommendations, and due to all of this, she does not expect elections to be held in the summer.
TL;DR
- Elections are unlikely to be held in the summer due to the need to adopt and implement ODIHR recommendations.
- A commission has been formed to revise the voter list, aiming to correct irregularities and rebuild citizen trust in the electoral process.
- Legislation on digitizing civil registries is being implemented over two years, which will automate voter list updates and minimize errors.
- The ministry is collaborating with the Ministry of Interior to verify voter list accuracy if irregularities are suspected.
- Challenges exist in harmonizing the Law on the Single Voter List with the Law on Personal Data Protection, requiring careful consideration, especially regarding video surveillance at polling stations.
- Proposed amendments to electoral laws include professionalizing and licensing polling station committees and improving the accessibility of polling places for people with disabilities.
- The Minister anticipates public hearings on electoral law amendments to begin on May 5th and last until May 7th.
- Decisions on electoral participation for the SPS party will be made by party bodies and are not expected to cause internal crisis.