BELGRADE (Reuters) - Serbians go to polls on Sunday to elect a new parliament in Europe’s first national election since coronavirus lockdowns took effect some three months ago, with the ruling conservatives seen winning a comfortable majority.
Polling stations will be equipped with face masks and hand sanitisers for the use of the country’s 5.5 million voters, many of whom are expected to skip voting - partly due to fears of becoming infected.
Turnout could also be hit by the boycott campaign of some opposition parties, who say the vote will not be free or fair due to President Aleksandar Vucic’s firm grip over the media.
According to the latest opinion polls, Vucic’s conservative Serbian Peoples’ Party (SNS) is set to garner about 50% of the vote, boosted by widespread public approval over the government’s handling of the pandemic.
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WNU Editor: The result is a foregone conclusion. The opposition parties are boycotting the election.
More News On Serbia's Election
Serbia election: Opposition scorns 'hoax' vote in EU candidate state -- BBC
Serbs to vote amid virus concerns, political divisions -- AP
Serbia’s ruling party certain to win first post-COVID elections - Euractiv
Serbia elections: Who's left besides Vucic? -- DW
