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Political and Institutional Crisis in Serbia: Possible Scenarios (November 2025 – June 2026)
The BCSP policy brief “Political and Institutional Crisis in Serbia: Possible Scenarios (November 2025 – June 2026)” analyses the country’s deepest political and institutional turmoil in over a decade, rooted in systemic corruption, impunity and the erosion of public trust following the Novi Sad tragedy.
It examines the rise of a decentralised civic and student movement as the main force for democratic change, contrasted with the regime’s repressive use of state institutions to maintain power. The international community’s divided stance – between stability and democratic principles – further shapes the crisis trajectory. The paper outlines four potential scenarios: controlled repression and authoritarian consolidation; EU-mediated negotiated transition; escalation into chaos and possible governance collapse; or early elections with uncertain outcomes. Ultimately, it warns that Serbia’s future hinges on the balance of domestic resistance and international engagement.
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DATE: 07.11.2025
TOPICS: In Focus
TYPE: Policy brief
DOI Number: <a href="https://doi.org/10.55042/CRHC4711" target="blank">https://doi.org/10.55042/CRHC4711
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