| Parliament name (generic / translated) |
Narodna skupstina / National Assembly |
| Structure of parliament |
Unicameral |
| LEGAL FRAMEWORK |
| Electoral Law |
18 October 2000
Last updated on 01.01.2006 |
| Mode of designation |
directly elected 250 |
| Constituencies |
One nationwide constituency |
| Voting system |
Proportional:
Members are elected by a single nationwide constituency using a list proportional representation system. The minimum threshold to win a seat is 5 per cent of the total number of votes. However, there is no minimum threshold for political parties representing coalitions of ethnic minorities. Parliamentary seats are allocated in proportion to the number of votes won by each list, using the highest quotient system (d'Hondt method). For allocation of the final seat, if the quotient calculated for two or more electoral lists is the same, the seat shall be allocated to the list having received the largest number of votes overall.
Vacancies arising between general elections are filled by a candidate of the same party list.
Voting is not compulsory. |
| Voter requirements |
- Nationality of the Republic of Serbia (including naturalized citizens)
- Age: at least 18 years old on election day
- Citizens overseas can vote under certain conditions:
Citizens of the Republic of Serbia who have permanent residence in Serbia and who are temporarily residing abroad may vote in diplomatic missions of the Republic of Serbia. They must be registered in the electoral roll of their last place of residence (or in that of one of their parents) in the Republic of Serbia.
Disqualifications:
- Insanity/mental illness
- Holders of temporary entry permits
- Undocumented immigrants |
| CANDIDATES |
| Eligibility |
- Qualified voters
- Nationality of the Republic of Serbia (including naturalized citizens)
- Age: at least 18 years old on election day
- Residence in the Republic of Serbia
- Legal capacity
- Citizens who have a permanent residence in the Republic of Serbia overseas can run for elections.
Ineligibilities:
- Insanity/mental illness
- Holders of temporary entry permits
- Undocumented immigrants |
| Incompatibilities |
- Holders of judicial offices (judges)
- Civil servants (national and international)
- Government advisors
- Executives of the Electoral Commission
- Officers of the Electoral Commission |
| Candidacy requirements |
Submission of the candidacy:
- Candidature must be submitted at least 15 days prior to elections
- Lists of candidates may be submitted by political parties, coalitions, other political organizations, or citizen groups supported by at least 10,000 voters. |
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