People in Belgrade, Serbia. Editorial credit: Bobica10 / Shutterstock.com

Serbia

Serbia is a parliamentary democracy with competitive multiparty elections, but in recent years the ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) has steadily eroded political rights and civil liberties, putting pressure on independent media, the political opposition, and civil society organizations.

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Freedom in the World — Serbia Country Report

Serbia is rated Partly Free in Freedom in the World 2023 , Freedom House's annual study of political rights and civil liberties worldwide.

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Freedom on the Net— Serbia Country Report

Serbia is rated Free in Freedom on the Net , Freedom House's comprehensive study of internet freedom around the globe.

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Nations in Transit — Serbia Country Report

Categorized as a Transitional or Hybrid regime, Serbia receives a Democracy Percentage of 46 out of 100 in the Nations in Transit 2022 report.