Belgrade to Hold New Elections amidst Allegations of Fraud
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In the aftermath of the contentious December 2023 elections, the Serbian capital of Belgrade is set to conduct new elections. The decision arises from months of political tension and disputes over the legitimacy of the previous election results. The Serbian Progressive Party (SNS), led by President Aleksandar Vucic, claimed victory in the elections held on December 17, 2023. However, this has been strongly contested by the opposition coalition known as “Serbia Against Violence.” The opposition has accused the SNS of electoral fraud, alleging that the election victory in Belgrade was illegitimately obtained and that there were clear irregularities in the parliamentary elections. These accusations have sparked widespread concern about the integrity of the electoral process in Serbia, drawing attention from both domestic and international observers. In response to these allegations, President Aleksandar Vucic and the SNS have categorically denied any wrongdoing. They maintain that the election was conducted fairly and transparently, characterizing the opposition’s claims as baseless and an attempt to undermine Serbia’s stability.
