En route for the EU? Serbia votes in snap election
- 8 years ago
Serbs are at the polls in a snap election many view as a vote in favour of the European Union or Russia.
Progressive Party
Current prime minister and conservative Progressive Party leader Aleksandar Vucic is tipped for a majority win.
He wants to steer Serbia towards EU membership.
The vote has been brought forward by two years, as the PM says he needs a new mandate to implement the tough reforms required to make Serbia eligible for a place in the Union.
Socialist Party of Serbia
In the middle is Foreign Minister Ivica Dacic’s Socialist Party of Serbia (SPS). It has campaigned for a more cautious approach to the EU, while maintaining sound relations with both Russia and China.
Radical Party
Polls suggest Vojislav Šešelj’s ultra-nationalist Radical Party is making a comeback.
Last month, a United Nations tribunal acquitted Serbia’s former deputy prime minister on counts of war crimes and crimes against humanity, meaning he is once more able to run for election.
Progressive Party
Current prime minister and conservative Progressive Party leader Aleksandar Vucic is tipped for a majority win.
He wants to steer Serbia towards EU membership.
The vote has been brought forward by two years, as the PM says he needs a new mandate to implement the tough reforms required to make Serbia eligible for a place in the Union.
Socialist Party of Serbia
In the middle is Foreign Minister Ivica Dacic’s Socialist Party of Serbia (SPS). It has campaigned for a more cautious approach to the EU, while maintaining sound relations with both Russia and China.
Radical Party
Polls suggest Vojislav Šešelj’s ultra-nationalist Radical Party is making a comeback.
Last month, a United Nations tribunal acquitted Serbia’s former deputy prime minister on counts of war crimes and crimes against humanity, meaning he is once more able to run for election.