Serbia’s populists look to further tighten grip on power in tense election

The coalition led by the Serbian Progressive Party is forecast to retain its majority in parliament.

But it is expected to face tough battles in local elections against a coalition campaigning under the Serbia Against Violence banner.

It was formed by opposition parties following two mass shootings in May.

The attacks killed nineteen people, including ten at a school in Belgrade, and sparked mass protests against gun violence.

Those grew into demonstrations against President Vucic and the SNS.