Serbia remains persistently struggling, currently holding the 112th position globally regarding democracy. A report from Gazeta Express, published on March 18, 2026, at 6:58 AM, details ongoing issues within the country. The analysis by the Swedish V-DEM Institute highlighted continued problems in 2025.
Specifically, the report noted the deterioration of democracy, coupled with the lack of genuinely free elections. Furthermore, government interference and intimidation were observed during electoral periods. The decline in civic society engagement also contributed to this concerning situation.
For the twelfth year running, the V-DEM Institute, affiliated with the University of Gothenburg, categorized Serbia as an electoral autocracy. This designation signifies nations where elections occur, yet they are neither free nor fair. The Liberal Democracy Index (LDI) corroborated this assessment, placing Serbia at 112th out of 179 countries evaluated.
The V-DEM report centers on the presence of democratic institutions as a key factor in its assessment of serbia.
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