CRTA observation mission reports

CRTA has observed every election cycle in Serbia since 2016, applying methodology grounded in international standards for citizen observation. The findings have documented organized voter migration, pressure on voters, irregularities in election administration, and the systematic advantages enjoyed by the ruling majority throughout the campaign period. This section brings together CRTA's observation reports - the evidence base for understanding how elections in Serbia actually work.

April

CRTA deployed mobile observation missions across 10 local self-government units on 29 March, visiting 86% of polling stations. Election day was marked by violence - particularly in Bor, Kula, and Bajina Bašta - organized intimidation near polling stations, mass photographing of ballots, parallel voter records, and vote-buying infrastructure in nearby facilities. Police repeatedly failed to act against perpetrators, allowing them to withdraw without consequences. Para-observer missions with links to the ruling party were present at polling stations and in some cases directly influenced polling boards. CRTA rated election day from poor to very poor.

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March

Election day in 10 municipalities was marked by serious incidents of violence, particularly in Bor, Kula, and Bajina Bašta, overshadowing a wide range of electoral irregularities observed across the country. CRTA reported systemic issues including voter pressure, breaches of ballot secrecy, and parallel voter tracking, alongside a troubling failure of police to adequately respond to violence. The events reinforced concerns about institutional misuse, unequal electoral conditions, and the broader erosion of both electoral integrity and citizen security.

June 2025

The first elections since the beginning of the crisis were held in Zaječar and Kosjerić. According to the assessment of CRTA’s Election Observation Mission, election day in Kosjerić was neither free nor fair, while in Zaječar the results did not reflect the will of the citizens, as serious irregularities were recorded at as many as 19% of polling stations.

CRTA Observation Mission Reports

Reports published after elections, based on long-term observation of the campaign and short-term observation of the election day.

2026 Local elections: Election day observation report

2025 Zaječar and Kosjerić local elections: long-term observation report

2024 Belgrade Elections: Final Election Observation Report

2023 Parliamentary Elections: Final election observation report

2022 Presidential Elections: Final election observation report

2022 Referendum: Report on the observation of the referendum to change the constitution

2020 Parliamentary Elections: Final report with recommendations

2018 Belgrade elections: Final report

2017 Presidential elections: Final observation report

2016 Parliamentary elections: final observation report

Brief

Election day observation report – local elections 2026

Local elections were held on March 29 in 10 local self-government units: Aranđelovac, Bajina Bašta, ...

Update

Election day observation report – local elections 2026

Local elections were held on March 29 in 10 local self-government units: Aranđelovac, Bajina Bašta, Bor, Kladovo, Knjaževac, Kula, Lučani, Majdanpek, Sevojno, Smederevska Palanka

Update

CRTA on election day: Violence overshadowed all other problems

Violence marked election day in several municipalities, overshadowing widespread irregularities and raising serious concerns about the role of institutions in protecting voters.

Update

Due to violence by criminals and the unlawful conduct by the police, CRTA’s Election Observation Mis...

Since the safety of our observers has been seriously endangered, we have decided to abolish the CRTA’s Observation Mission in Mionica and withdraw our observers from all polling stations and mobile teams.

Update

Elections in Mionica, Negotin and Sečanj: Asphalt Over Democracy

The campaign for the elections in Mionica, Negotin and Sečanj, scheduled for Sunday, November 30, 2025, unfolded according to a familiar pattern: the state against everyone.

Update

Constitutional Appeal Filed Over Elections in Zaječar; Request to Postpone Confirmation of Mandates

Our observer has filed a constitutional appeal with the Constitutional Court of Serbia due to a violation of electoral rights under Article 52 of the Constitution, in connection with the right to participate in the conduct of public affairs under Article 53, regarding the local elections in Zaječar held on June 8, 2025.

Update

Final Report – Local Elections in Kosjerić and Zaječar

The elections in Zaječar and Kosjerić were held under highly unfair and undemocratic conditions, and the atmosphere on election day resembled a state of siege.

Update

Vlast je odgovorna za nered u biračkom spisku

Nekažnjivost štiti delove institucija koji, umesto da sprovode i štite zakon, učestvuju u nezakonitim aktivnostima.

Update

CRTA Files Criminal Complaints Over Violations of Electoral Integrity in Zaječar and Kosjerić

CRTA’s observation mission has filed a total of 11 criminal complaints with the Basic and Higher Public Prosecutor’s Offices, including the Special Departments for Combating Corruption, against presidents and members of polling boards as well as several observers.

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CRTA observation mission reports

CRTA assesses local elections in 10 municipalities as neither free nor fair, following widespread violence and intimidation.

CRTA on election day: Violence overshadowed all other problems

Local elections held in Zaječar and Kosjerić

CRTA Observation Mission Reports

Election day observation report – local elections 2026

Election day observation report – local elections 2026

CRTA on election day: Violence overshadowed all other problems

Due to violence by criminals and the unlawful conduct by the police, CRTA’s Election Observation Mis...

Elections in Mionica, Negotin and Sečanj: Asphalt Over Democracy

Constitutional Appeal Filed Over Elections in Zaječar; Request to Postpone Confirmation of Mandates

Final Report – Local Elections in Kosjerić and Zaječar

Vlast je odgovorna za nered u biračkom spisku

CRTA Files Criminal Complaints Over Violations of Electoral Integrity in Zaječar and Kosjerić