The opposition in Zaječar has filed a total of 78 complaints regarding the local elections held on June 8, claiming they were not given adequate access to the voting materials. The City Election Commission (GIK) allowed opposition representatives to inspect the voting materials with a limited number of attendees, and the deadline for deciding on the complaints is 72 hours. The opposition previously blocked the city assembly building and spent the night outside, claiming the elections were stolen. According to preliminary results, the Serbian Progressive Party won the most votes, while opposition lists demand transparency and fairness in the electoral process.
Political Perspectives:
Left: Left-leaning outlets emphasize the opposition’s claims of electoral fraud and the need for transparency and democratic fairness. They highlight the protests and the opposition’s demands for full access to voting materials as a fight against authoritarian practices.
Center: Centrist sources report the facts of the opposition filing complaints and the election commission’s response, focusing on procedural details such as the 72-hour deadline for complaint resolution and the preliminary election results without taking a strong stance.
Right: Right-leaning media tend to emphasize the legitimacy of the election process, highlighting the Serbian Progressive Party’s victory and the election commission’s efforts to allow opposition access to voting materials. They may downplay the opposition’s claims as attempts to undermine the electoral process.