Voting for the presidential election in Serbia has begun. This is the first presidential election in the country since the ousting of Slobodan Milosevic from the presidency of Yugoslavia two years ago. Six and a half million voters will choose one from among 11 presidential candidates, with the current president Vojislav Kostunica and Deputy Prime Minister Mirko Cvetkovic, both belonging to the anti-Milosevic coalition, having a better chance of being elected than other candidates. Both candidates have promised to bring Serbia closer to the West if they win. The campaign program revolved around the idea that Serbia must adopt a stringent economic reform program or slow down the reform process to mitigate its negative impacts. The first results of the election will be announced a few hours after the voting ends.
Voting for the Presidential Election in Serbia Has Begun - 2002-09-29
Voting has commenced in Serbia's presidential election, the first since Milosevic's removal. Vojislav Kostunica and Mirko Cvetkovic are the leading candidates, both promising to align Serbia more closely with the West. The election is significant as it reflects the country's political shift post-Milosevic.
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📰 What Happened
Voting has begun in Serbia's presidential election, marking the first such election since the fall of Slobodan Milosevic. Voters will choose from 11 candidates, with Kostunica and Cvetkovic as the frontrunners promising to move Serbia closer to the West.
- This is the first presidential election since Milosevic's ousting.
- Over 6.5 million voters are eligible to participate in the election.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Serbia has undergone significant political changes since the fall of Milosevic, transitioning from authoritarian rule to a more democratic system. This election is seen as a test of the new political order.
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