Local elections in Kosjerić were held with a high turnout of 84.2%. The coalition around the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) won 3 votes and 14 mandates, while the United Kosjerić coalition won 3 votes and 13 mandates. The Russian party received 48 votes, which was not enough for a mandate. The election process was marked by tensions, including the blocking of journalists in the municipal building. Besides Kosjerić, local elections were also held in Zaječar, where SNS also won.
Political Perspectives:
Left: Left-leaning sources emphasize the high voter turnout and democratic participation in the local elections, while also highlighting concerns about media freedom due to the blocking of journalists during the vote counting. They may critique the dominance of the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) and call for more transparency and fairness in the electoral process.
Center: Centrist sources report the election results factually, focusing on the numbers and the political distribution of mandates. They note the high turnout and the victory of the SNS coalition, as well as the presence of other parties. They mention the tensions but do not heavily editorialize, providing balanced coverage.
Right: Right-leaning sources emphasize the victory of the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) as a positive outcome, framing it as a mandate to continue their policies. They may downplay or justify the tensions and media blockades as necessary measures to ensure order. The narrative supports the strength and legitimacy of SNS in local governance.
