Serbia ruling party uses state institutions as 'vote machines' — BIRN probe

An investigation by BIRN, based on over 150 testimonies, documents systematic pressure on public sector employees in Serbia to deliver votes and attend ruling party rallies, with some positions allocated as political rewards. This indicates an entrenched pattern of electoral manipulation through state resources, though the full scale and direct party authorization remain unverified. The findings could undermine the credibility of upcoming elections and fuel domestic and international criticism.