CSTO PA Observer Igor Gedich: Serbian Elections Are as Democratic as Possible

International observers of the CSTO Parliamentary Assembly continue monitoring the parliamentary elections in Serbia.

Igor Gedich, a member of the Standing Commission of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly on Education, Science, Culture and Social Development, noted the high activity at the polling stations.

“I would like to note a fairly high turnout right from the morning. One can feel that for the Serbian people the elections are a holiday. I would also like to note that the processes are as democratic as possible. Video filming, for example, is allowed at all polling stations... I hope that the Serbian people will elect worthy deputies to the National Assembly,” Igor Gedich said. 

As you may recall, the deputies of the National Assembly are elected by direct secret ballot, using the proportional representation system. Candidate lists can be nominated by political parties, coalitions or groups of at least 10 citizens. Participation of independent candidates in parliamentary elections is not provided for. Each party list must include at least 40 per cent women. The electoral threshold does not apply to parties representing national minorities.