EU Demands Investigation into Serbian Election Irregularities, Threatens Funding Cuts
The European Parliament's resolution calls for a probe into December's elections in Serbia, citing concerns over vote-rigging and media bias.
- The European Parliament adopted a resolution urging an independent investigation into alleged irregularities in Serbia's December elections.
- The resolution threatens to cut off EU funding to Serbia if the authorities fail to cooperate or are found to be implicated in election fraud.
- Serbian opposition leaders warn of sliding into dictatorship if election issues are not addressed.
- Prime Minister Ana Brnabić criticizes the resolution, calling it scandalous and an affront to Serbian sovereignty.
- International observers reported vote-buying, ballot box stuffing, and media bias during the elections.