The Republic Election Commission has published the official results of the local elections in Kosjerić and Zaječar. In Kosjerić, the list ‘We Won’t Give Up Serbia – Aleksandar Vučić’ received the most votes with 49.23% and 14 mandates, while the list ‘United for Kosjerić’ received 48.54% and 13 mandates. The Russian party did not pass the threshold. In Zaječar, the Serbian Progressive Party won with 14 mandates, the second was the list ‘Change We Believe In’ with 10 mandates, and the third was ‘United for the Salvation of Zaječar’ with 2 mandates. The opposition in Kosjerić is demanding a verification of every ballot and a recount.
Political Perspectives:
Left: Left-leaning outlets emphasize the demand for transparency and thorough verification of election results by the opposition, highlighting concerns about electoral fairness and the need for democratic accountability.
Center: Centrist sources report the election results factually, focusing on the distribution of mandates and the official data released by the election commission, without emphasizing disputes or controversies.
Right: Right-leaning media highlight the victory of the Serbian Progressive Party and Aleksandar Vučić’s list, portraying it as a confirmation of popular support and political stability, while downplaying opposition claims.
