The Parliament Elections were originally due to be held in Serbia by March 2018.However, on January 17,2016 Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic called for a snap election claiming Serbia "needs four more years of stability so that it is ready to join the European Union(EU)
This is Serbia's third parliamentary election in less than four years.
Political Parties Contesting
Serbian Progressive Party (SNS), led by Aleksandar Vucic, centre-right
Founded in 2008, it has been in power since 2012. It won an overall majority two years ago, an unprecedented event in Serbia's short democratic history. It wants to pursue EU membership while maintaining good relations with Russia.
Socialist Party of Serbia (SPS), led by Ivica Dacic, left
Founded in 1990 by Serbia's late strongman Slobodan Milosevic. Its main goals are achieving more social justice, social welfare and finding a political solution for Kosovo. But it has supported austerity policies implemented by its coalition partner SNS.
Serbian Radical Party (SRS), led by Vojislav Seselj, ultra-nationalist
Founded in 1991, promoted since its early days the union of Serbia and parts of Bosnia and Croatia where Serbs formed the majority. It opposes EU membership and supports a closer alliance with Russia.
2016 Serbian Parliamentary Election Results
Serbia's pro-EU Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic has claimed victory in general elections after pollsters' projections showed his Progressive Party won 50% of the votes.
The Socialists are in second place with about 13%, while the ultra-nationalist Radical Party which opposes EU membership and which seeks closer ties with Russia - is third with 7%.
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