
Serbia faces post-election tension amid minority council votes and surveillance allegations
Over 480,000 Serbian voters participated in minority council elections as political tensions rise over surveillance claims and threats from former President Aleksandar Vučić.
Following the defeat of former President Aleksandar Vučić’s ruling party in Serbia's parliamentary elections, over 480,000 voters participated in elections for national minority councils to elect representatives responsible for language, culture, and education. Analysts noted these bodies previously faced significant political pressure under the former administration.
Concurrently, potential prime minister candidate Dejan Šoškić indicated that political changes would allow Serbia to act as a stabilizing regional factor, particularly regarding relations with neighboring Montenegro. However, domestic concerns have escalated following allegations of unauthorized surveillance by the Security Information Agency targeting journalists and public venues. Tensions heightened further after video footage surfaced showing Vučić warning prosecutors, police, and student activists that "everyone will answer."
Sources: Danas, Index, Klix, N1, Vijesti



