The elections for the Assembly of the City of Belgrade were devastating regarding the integrity and quality of the elections, the rule of law and the democratic capacity of society. Around 200,000 fewer voters got out to vote compared to December, and despite a convincing majority that will form the Belgrade government, its legitimacy will…
A total of 41,5 percent of citizens voted in elections for the Belgrade City Assembly by 19:00 (margin of error 0,4 percent). In comparison, voter turnout by 19:00 in Belgrade elections in December was 54,8 percent. Until the last report at 18:00 the CRTA Election Observation Mission submitted another complaint on account of electoral corruption, totaling the…
The number of reports of electoral corruption is increasing. CRTA’s Election Observation Mission has reported another case to the police on suspicion of vote buying in front of a polling station in Palilula. CRTA observers recorded the organized transportation of voters to the polling station and the distribution of money. CRTA has so far submitted…
A total of 31,2 percent of citizens voted in elections for the Belgrade City Assembly by 16:00 (margin of error 0,3 percent). In comparison, voter turnout by 16:00 in Belgrade elections in December was 41,4 percent (margin of error 0,1 percent). The next regular media conference of the CRTA Election Observation Mission is scheduled for 18:00. You may follow…
A total of 22,5 percent of citizens voted in elections for the Belgrade City Assembly by 13:00 (margin of error 0,3 percent). In comparison, voter turnout by 13:00 in Belgrade elections in December was 26,1 percent. As election day progresses, the number of polling stations where the unauthorized presence of third persons was observed, without the reaction…
A total of 9,9 percent of citizens voted in elections for the Belgrade City Assembly by 10:00 (margin of error 0,2 percent). In comparison, voter turnout by 10:00 in Belgrade elections in December was 9,6 percent. A total of 1.602.150 citizens registered in the Voter Registry have the right to vote in Belgrade elections. All polling stations…
In the second half of the campaign for the Belgrade City Assembly elections, there has been an increase in campaign activities, as well as a trend of local policy issues being overshadowed by national topics promoted by top government officials. Part of the public had hoped that the inter-party dialogue aimed at improving election conditions,…
The conclusion of the campaign for the Belgrade elections is marked by chronic electoral issues – blurring the line between state and party, increased voter pressure, more unscrupulous manipulation of vulnerable population groups, and misuse of public resources for party promotion. These findings are detailed in the Second Interim Report of Long-Term Election Observation, which…
