Serbia pre-election campaign starts; RIK yet to convene, 45-day signature drive ahead

Serbia's pre-election campaign has formally begun, but the Republic Electoral Commission (RIK) has not yet convened, leaving procedural steps pending. Over the next 45 days, all candidate lists must collect and submit signatures to qualify for the ballot. The delay in RIK's first meeting introduces uncertainty in the electoral timeline, though this is a routine phase of the election cycle.