This article is based on coverage by Meta.mk News Agency published on March 29, 2026. An edited version is being republished here under a content-sharing agreement between Global Voices and Metamorphosis Foundation.
Observers assessed the March 29 local elections in Serbia as being deeply flawed and marred by violence, with numerous incidents of beatings, intimidation and systemic irregularities o...
The local elections in Serbia on March 29 were marked by widespread violence and irregularities, raising concerns about democratic norms and the rule of law. The ruling party, the SNS, won most municipalities, but observers noted serious flaws in the election process, including beatings, intimidation, and organized violence. These incidents were particularly alarming in Bor, Bajina Bašta, and Kula, where citizens, journalists, and observers were attacked by masked thugs allegedly linked to the r...