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The election campaign in Serbia is escalating with new allegations of voter roll irregularities, as reports from the Republic Electoral Commission and the Election Roll Audit Commission reveal hundreds of thousands more voters than registered citizens. Further concerns have been raised by testimony from a Postal Savings Bank employee, published by CRTA, claiming that staff face negative consequences if they do not participate in signature collection for political purposes. The ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) has intensified its negative campaign tactics, employing unusual analogies to criticize opponents. This includes the Mayor of Kraljevo releasing a montage video targeting a candidate from a student list, prompting the candidate to express distress over the attack on her young child. Political consultants note a reconfiguration of Serbia's political scene, with the student movement bringing about significant changes and emphasizing the importance of vigilance and high turnout for the 'Student List' to succeed. Meanwhile, Belgrade's city treasury is grappling with record debts and state aid, posing a significant challenge for any new government. The construction of a crucial wastewater treatment facility in Belgrade also faces ongoing delays following the departure of Chinese investors and a lack of funding.

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The election campaign is intensifying with the ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) employing negative campaign tactics and facing allegations of voter roll irregularities. Reports indicate a significant discrepancy between registered voters and citizens, while an organization has published testimony alleging pressure on employees to collect signatures. A mayor from the ruling party also targeted a student candidate with a controversial video, prompting public concern.

N1: Dinar, Investments and 'Cabbage on a Stone': Authorities Intensify Negative…

This story delves into the ruling Serbian Progressive Party's (SNS) intensified negative campaign tactics leading up to the elections, using unusual analogies like 'cabbage on a stone' to criticize opponents and influence public opinion.

Nova: Hundreds of Thousands More Voters Than Registered Citizens in Serbia: Alarming…

Alarming data from the Republic Electoral Commission (RIK) and the Election Roll Audit Commission reveals hundreds of thousands more voters than registered citizens in Serbia.

Nova: Mayor of Kraljevo Published a Montage Video Targeting a Student List…

The Mayor of Kraljevo has released a montage video that targets a candidate from a student list, with the candidate responding that she did not expect her young child to be attacked.

Nova: CRTA Published Testimony of a Postal Savings Bank Employee: 'Those Who Don't…

The organization CRTA has published testimony from an employee of the Postal Savings Bank, claiming that employees who do not participate in signature collection face negative consequences for their loyalty and potential for a salary increase.

Analysts are closely examining the growing influence of the student movement on Serbia's political scene. Discussions highlight the importance of vigilance and high voter turnout for the 'Student List' to achieve electoral success, with some experts suggesting the emergence of a new generation of political parties driven by student activism.

Vreme: How to Prevent Theft and Win Elections

Katarina Popović, a professor, discusses the importance of vigilance and massive turnout for the 'Student List' to win elections, stating they have comprehensive plans for election day and beyond, and expressing confidence in their victory.

Insajder: Political Consultant: Serbia's Political Scene is Being Reconfigured

Political consultant Vladimir Dobrosavljević discusses the significant shifts in Serbia's political landscape, suggesting the emergence of a fourth generation of political parties.

Nova: Five Major Changes Brought by the Student Movement: In-depth Analysis by…

An extensive analysis by Dragan Popović, Director of the Center for Practical Politics, details five significant changes brought about by the student movement.

N1: Why Does Vučić Increasingly Choose the Image of a Lonely 'Škoda' Driver, and…

This analysis explores Serbian President Vučić's recurring use of the image of a lone driver and questions the impact and significance of a student cycling tour in the context of the upcoming elections.

Belgrade's city treasury is reportedly becoming a major financial burden for any new government, with debts and state aid reaching unprecedented levels. Additionally, a crucial wastewater treatment facility project in the capital has been postponed indefinitely due to the departure of Chinese investors and a severe lack of funds.

Danas: Will Belgrade's Treasury Be a 'Hot Potato' for the New Government?

This article examines whether Belgrade's city treasury will become a significant challenge for any potential new government, noting that debts and state aid are reaching record highs.

N1: Wastewater Treatment in Belgrade Postponed: Chinese Left, and Money is Also Gone

A Forbes N1 report highlights the ongoing delays in the construction of a wastewater treatment facility in Belgrade, citing the departure of Chinese investors and a lack of funding.

N1 television has announced its first pre-election debate, scheduled for Thursday at 8 PM, which will feature prominent political figures Ana Brnabić, President of the National Assembly, and Mirjana Nikolić.

N1: N1 Pre-Election Program: First N1 Debate on Thursday at 8 PM - Ana Brnabić and…

This announcement details an upcoming pre-election debate on N1 television featuring prominent political figures Ana Brnabić and Mirjana Nikolić, scheduled for Thursday at 8 PM.

The ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) has accused the public broadcaster RTS of censoring President Aleksandar Vučić during a live broadcast. The party claims the signal was cut while President Vučić was speaking about students allegedly planning assaults on political opponents.

Vreme: Serbian President and Public Service

The SNS party accused RTS of censoring President Aleksandar Vučić during a live broadcast, claiming the signal was cut while he was speaking about students allegedly planning to assault political opponents.

Marinika Tepić, Vice-president of the Party of Freedom and Justice and a Member of the National Assembly, has announced a new initiative aimed at combating corruption. She plans to introduce an 'anti-corruption radar' designed to monitor and control the use of public funds in Serbia.

N1: Marinika Tepić: We Will Introduce an Anti-Corruption Radar for Public Funds

Politician Marinika Tepić announces a new initiative to implement an 'anti-corruption radar' aimed at monitoring and controlling the use of public funds in Serbia.

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