Serbia’s President Aleksandar Vučić said on Monday that the margin between his ruling party’s list and its opponents in local elections across 10 municipalities was “almost 20 percentage points” when all votes are counted.
Speaking to reporters at the presidency, Vučić rejected claims that support for the ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) had declined in most municipalities, saying the overall result showed a significantly wider lead.
“The difference is not 2, 3 or 5 percent. When you add up all the votes, it is almost 20 percent,” he said.
Vučić added that, unlike his political opponents, he does not focus on celebrating victories but on identifying weaknesses. “I do not look for reasons to celebrate, but for self-criticism,” he said, adding that successful leaders seek potential flaws even in victory to avoid future setbacks.
The SNS earlier declared victory in all 10 municipalities where voting took place, framing the result as a strong endorsement of its policies.
Deputy Prime Minister and Economy Minister Adrijana Mesarović said the outcome showed that citizens “recognise work, results and responsibility” and support continuity in government policy. She described the result as a mandate to continue economic development, including higher wages, pensions and infrastructure investment.
Officials from the ruling party said the vote demonstrated public backing for stability and growth, while some critics and opposition voices have pointed to reported irregularities and tensions during the election process.