Serbia ties overseas voting to local time, a move likely to spark backlash ahead of a key election
- Posted on October 6, 2026
- By The Toronto Star
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In brief
Serbia's electoral authority implements a controversial policy synchronizing overseas voting with Belgrade's local time zone ahead of critical parliamentary elections. This regulatory shift, affecting diaspora participation in voting procedures, is anticipated to generate substantial opposition from international observers and voter rights advocates who question its impact on democratic accessibility for citizens living abroad.
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Serbia ties overseas voting to local time, a move likely to spark backlash ahead of a key election
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Ahead of a key parliamentary election later this month, Serbia 's election commission has tied overseas voting hours to the local time in the country and
