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Saturday, September 19, 2026
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The political landscape is marked by significant internal divisions within the opposition ahead of the upcoming elections. Key figures, including Borko Stefanović, Deputy President of the Party of Freedom and Justice (SSP), and other SSP officials, have withdrawn from the 'European Serbia' election list. This move, mirrored by two members of the SRCE party's presidency, signals a growing fragmentation among anti-government forces. Meanwhile, a report indicates a notable shift in political betting markets, with Srdanović briefly surpassing President Aleksandar Vučić in wagers on the Serbian elections, reflecting evolving public sentiment.
Serbia's relations with the European Union are facing renewed pressure. The EU has criticized democratic backsliding in Serbia but has so far refrained from imposing harsher measures, a stance now being re-examined after an EU official condemned Serbian officials attending Ratko Mladić's funeral. This diplomatic tension is further underscored by differing analyst opinions on the reasons behind the cancellation of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's visit.
In other significant developments, Serbia has embarked on the first phase of its nuclear energy program, outlining initial details and challenges. Separately, students have publicly condemned an attack on a journalist who was filming a political party's stand in Niš, expressing solidarity with 'Magdalena'. President Vučić's recent announcement regarding a reduction in fuel prices is also facing scrutiny over its realism.
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Several prominent opposition figures, including Borko Stefanović, Deputy President of the Party of Freedom and Justice (SSP), have withdrawn from the 'European Serbia' election list due to internal disagreements. This move, along with two members of the SRCE party's presidency also leaving after the decision to participate in elections with 'European Serbia', highlights a growing fragmentation within the opposition ranks. The former president of Serbia's Supreme Court and RIK has also stated…
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Borko Stefanović and others withdraw from "European Serbia" election list
Borko Stefanović, Deputy President of the SSP, along with other senior officials, have withdrawn from the "European Serbia" election list due to disagreements with participating in the elections. This further weakens the list.
Nova:
SSP Members Withdraw Names from 'European Serbia' List
Several members of the Serbian political party SSP, including Borko Stefanović, Jelena Milošević, Vladimir Vrsajkov, and Goran Petrović, have reportedly withdrawn their names from the 'European Serbia' electoral list.
Insajder:
Former President of Serbia's Supreme Court and RIK: Unequal Campaign is Underway
The former president of Serbia's Supreme Court and the Republic Electoral Commission (RIK) states that the election campaign is already unequal, suggesting a lack of fair competition in the upcoming elections.
Nova:
Two SRCE Presidency Members Leave After Election Decision
Following a decision to participate in elections with the 'European Serbia' coalition, two members of the SRCE party's presidency have announced their departure.
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The European Union has criticized Serbian authorities for democratic backsliding and actions against European values, particularly after an EU official condemned Serbian officials attending Ratko Mladić's funeral. Despite this, the EU continues to maintain a strategic partnership with Serbia, though its approach is being re-examined. Analysts, opposition, and government figures offer differing explanations for the cancellation of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's visit…
Insajder:
EU Criticizes Serbian Authorities but Doesn't Abandon Serbia: Why No Harsher…
The European Union criticizes Serbia's democratic backsliding and actions against European values but refrains from imposing direct measures on authorities, maintaining a strategic partnership. This approach is re-examined after an EU official condemned officials attending Ratko Mladic's funeral…
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Elections, Ratko Mladić, or Something Else: Analysts Differ on Reasons for Von…
Analysts, opposition, and government figures offer differing explanations for the cancellation of Ursula von der Leyen's visit, linking it to elections, Ratko Mladić, or other factors.
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Serbia has commenced the first phase of its nuclear energy program. The initiative involves detailing the initial steps and addressing the main challenges associated with developing nuclear power in the country.
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Serbia Moves Towards Nuclear Energy: First Phase Details and Challenges
Serbia has begun the first phase of its nuclear energy program, with the article detailing what it entails and identifying the main challenges.
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Political betting markets in Serbia have seen significant activity, with reports indicating that Srdanović has, for the first time, briefly surpassed President Aleksandar Vučić in the amount of wagers placed on the upcoming Serbian elections.
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Srdanović Briefly Surpasses Vučić in Political Betting
A report highlights that Srdanović has for the first time surpassed Vučić in political betting markets, indicating a significant increase in wagers on Serbian elections.
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Students have publicly condemned an attack on a journalist who was filming a political party's stand in Niš. They expressed solidarity with the journalist, identified as 'Magdalena', highlighting concerns over press freedom during the election period.
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'Magdalena, We Stand With You': Students Condemn Attack on Journalist Filming…
Students have condemned an attack on a journalist who was filming a political party's stand in Niš, expressing solidarity with 'Magdalena'.
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A public transport bus collided with two taxis before crashing into a building on Zelen venac, resulting in multiple injuries.
Nova:
Bus Crashes into Building on Zelen venac, Multiple Injuries
A GSP (public transport) bus collided with two taxis and then crashed into a local establishment on Zelen venac, resulting in multiple injuries.
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Basketball coach Željko Obradović has publicly criticized Ostoja Mijailović, president of Partizan, regarding a statement that caused anger among the club's fans.
Nova:
Željko Obradović Criticizes Ostoja Mijailović Over Partizan Statement
Basketball coach Željko Obradović has publicly criticized Ostoja Mijailović, president of Partizan, recalling a statement that angered the club's fans.
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