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Serbia's President Aleksandar Vucic has declared a commanding victory for his Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) in parliamentary elections held on Sunday, signaling an extension of the populist party's rule in the Balkan country. Despite official results set to be announced on Monday, President Vucic confidently asserted the party's performance just hours after polls closed.
Addressing reporters in a press conference, Vucic stated, "We will have an absolute majority in parliament with 127 seats," revealing that approximately 76 percent of the ballots had been counted. The president's remarks suggest a high level of certainty regarding the outcome, even as the opposition raises accusations of foul play.
The elections in Serbia have been closely watched, and concerns about the integrity of the electoral process have been voiced by opposition figures. The anticipation of the official results and their potential impact on the political landscape adds to the current climate of scrutiny and debate surrounding democratic processes in the region.
President Vucic's declaration of a decisive victory sets the stage for the continuation of the Serbian Progressive Party's rule, marking a significant development in the country's political trajectory. As the official results are awaited, attention will turn to how the opposition responds to the outcome and the broader implications for the political landscape in Serbia.
