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How votes become seats?
How votes become seats — and what would happen if things were different? Build scenarios, test coalitions, predict outcomes, learn how the system works.
When will the elections be?
The public bids on potential election dates. When should elections be announced to be held on a specific date? Is it possible that there will also be elections at other levels during that period? Check with the due date calculator.
CRTA addressed the European Parliament Subcommittee on Human Rights
CRTA addressed members of the European Parliament Subcommittee on Human Rights on Thursday, May 7, 2026. Read the full address below Dear Members of the European Parliament, distinguished guests, It is an honour to be here with you today, speaking on behalf of CRTA and sharing where Serbia currently stands with respect to human rights…
Paris Call to Action
Towards trusted and inclusive electoral processes: the role of observers (Paris, 28-29 april) The participants in the high-level event “Towards trusted and inclusive electoral processes: the role of observers”, co-organised by the Parliamentary Assembly, the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities and the Venice Commission of the Council of Europe in Paris on 28-29 April…
A decade of election observation; Is everything the same, worse, or better?
Today marks 10 years since the first elections we observed. Is that a short or a long time? In some ways, it feels short because few, if any, of the key problems in the electoral process have been resolved. Long – because many of those problems have deepened or, (if you will forgive the immodesty)…
Analysis of Proposed Electoral Law Amendments
On April 21, 2026, proposals to amend four laws entered parliamentary procedure: the Law on the Election of Members of Parliament, the Law on Local Elections, the Law on the Constitutional Court, and the Law on the Election of the President of the Republic. The Law on Prevention of Corruption and the Law on Financing…
Criminal complaint against President Vučić and others over leaked information from the investigation against CRTA
On March 13, CRTA filed a criminal complaint for unauthorized handling of information and documentation…
Media reporting bias on foreign actors in 2024
Media reporting in Serbia during 2024 has been characterized by a biased portrayal of foreign…
Serbian citizens’ massive support for students’ demands and protests
Students’ protests have become a key driver of political and social change in Serbia, with…
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Democratic culture
Because politics is not just for politicians. It is our human and citizen right to participate in the processes of making decisions which influence our lives. A dialogue has no alternative.
Free and fair elections
Because elections are the pillars of democracy. It is every citizen’s right to decide on whom to give his/her vote in free and fair conditions. Our vote is valuable and it can make a difference.
Open institutions
Because institutions serve the citizens. We need strong institutions with integrity which protect the public interest.
Free media
Because media should ask questions and critically analyse the reality. We need the media which protect the public interest and tackle the needs of the citizens.
