Austrian Member of the European Parliament, Helmut Brandšteter, stated that the election observation mission, of which he is a member, will closely monitor the elections scheduled for October 25th in Beograd. Brandšteter made these comments following a recent visit to Beograd. He observed a society deeply divided during his time in the city. The European Parliament representative emphasized the importance of careful observation during the electoral process. The mission aims to ensure a fair and transparent election. This monitoring comes as a response to concerns regarding potential political polarization within Serbian society. Brandšteter’s statement signals continued European scrutiny of the upcoming elections in Serbia.