SERBIA: A landslide victory for the SNS
As expected, the Aleksandar Vucic-For Our Children coalition led by the ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) won its fourth consecutive term in office by a landslide in the 21 June general election. None of the main opposition parties will enter parliament, which will lead to t… Become a member to read the rest of […]
SERBIA: SNS set to win re-election ahead of renewed talks with Kosovo
A coalition led by the ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) remains favorite to win an absolute majority of seats in parliament in Sunday’s general election.Despite a likely cabinet reshuffle after the poll, the overall policy direction is expected to stay the course.The ensui… Become a member to read the rest of this article
SERBIA: Controversial election will solidify dominance of ruling SNS
The ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) is expected to win the 21 June parliamentary election by a large margin, as the main opposition parties are boycotting the poll. This suggests policy continuity and a greater concentration of power in the hands of SNS. The contested vote may renew public unrest in the near term, while the democratic backsliding may weaken the country’s institutional capacity and business environment in the longer run.